Mildred Allyne Davis

January 19, 1934 - February 10, 2021

Mildred Allyne Lawless Davis, also lovingly known as “MaMa”, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Mildred passed from this life on February 10, 2021 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband, Randall Davis, daughter-in-law, Kara Davis, parents, three sisters and four brothers. Mildred was born to Benton L. and Myrtle Lawless on January 19, 1934 in Watonga, OK. She and her family lived in several places but settled in Tahlequah where Mildred grew up. Mildred attended the Baptist church, was saved and baptized in the Baron Fork Creek. She met the love of her life, Randall Davis, in Tahlequah and was blessed with 66 years together raising 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with love and devotion. MaMa is survived by her daughters, Teresa (Robert) Fleming and Michelle (Vic) Stevens; her sons, Randy (Mary) Davis, Terry Davis, and Ronnie (Wendy) Davis, all of Tahlequah; grandchildren Farrah (Jackie) Smithson, Matthew (LaRanda) Porter, Amanda (Ray) Hendricks, and Janet (Spenser) Frye, Alicia (Mickey) ODonnell and Candi (Bobby) Davis Garcia, Evan (Colton) Barnes, Melanie (Sheldon) Foreman, Carlie (Dylan) Hammons and Michael (Josie) Davis; great-grandchildren, Cannon Porter, Zoey Hendricks and Aleah Frye; Randee and Taylor ODonnell, Colby and Caleb Davis and Lilly Garcia, Chloee and Cason Barnes, Emmy and Grayden Foreman, Avery, Kennly and Cordell Hammons and a host of other family and friends. MaMa loved to travel. PaPa often joked her middle name was “Go”. She enjoyed crafting, quilting, canning for hours and sometimes days; she collected cookbooks and was known for her cooking and baking. Mildred was an active member of the Cherokee County OHCE (Oklahoma Home and Community Education). She would have received her 65 year pin this year. Mildred valued her club, friendships, and the fun times together. During club activities Mildred was known for her unique and delicious desserts. MaMa hosted family gatherings where everyone enjoyed her wonderful home-cooking. Many hours were spent at MaMa and PaPa’s house where no one was a stranger; the door was always open, and MaMa was in the kitchen ready to feed you. Most would prefer to be there as anywhere else. MaMa devoted all her time to raising her family. PaPa often teased her saying she didn’t need to work outside of the home because she made three and a half working at home (three square meals and half the bed). Over the last few years Mildred spent many hours feeding and watching her squirrels and birds, especially her red birds. She had a generosity and passion for life that influenced us all. Mildred was a beautiful person; her spirit and memory will continue in all the lives she has touched. MaMa’s final resting place will be next to PaPa at the Tahlequah City Cemetery with Reverend Allen Nevel officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons..