Ruth Jane Davis

Wife of Mr. Jas. A. Davis, died at her home in Harrison, January 27, 1897, in the 68th year of her age. She united with the Baptist church at Reece, Yadkin county, North Carolina, in the year 1853. In 1886
she came with her husband to Arkansas. For these forty-three years she has ever remained faithful to her Master. For several years bad health had interposed. Besides a host of friends and relatives she leaves a husband and two grown sons to mourn her death.
"Blessed are they who die in the Lord"
Rev. Isaac Davis
J.H. Adair                 Committee
Walter H. Dodd
Arkansas Baptist, March 31, 1897, page 15