Ruby Elaine Davenport, 82, of Cherokee, Alabama, died Tuesday, November 4, 2026, at her residence. Elaine loved the Lord and was a member of the Iuka Church of Christ, where she tried to attend every chance she got. She lived a very interesting and active life with her husband, having visited all 50 states. Elaine remained active as long as she could, and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sister, Noreen Parker; two nephews, Johnny Parker (Kim) and Donny Parker (Julie); a niece, Heather Keeton (Neal); her great-nieces and nephews, Benton Parker, Emma Grace Yates (Drew), Katie May (Austin), Kayla Womble (Brett), Eli Parker (Hailey), Kaitlyn Wallace (Jay), Anna Scott Parker, Lila Parker, and Eden Parker; and her great-great-nieces and nephews whom she viewed as her own grandchildren, Charlee, Izzy, Blayne, Liam, Huxton, Jax, Willa, and Colter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Henry Davenport, and his parents,Thomas and Celeste Davenport; her parents, H. E. “Griff’ and Dorothy Lackey McVay; a sister, Elsie Wallace (Raymond); a brother-in-law, Joe Earl Parker; and a nephew, Casey Parker.
Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is entrusted with arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Friday, November 6, At Cutshall Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, November 6, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Lance Foster. Interment will follow in Colbert Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include Johnny Parker, Donny Parker, Benton Parker, Eli Parker, Austin May, Brett Womble, and Drew Yates. Memorials may be made to the Christian Relief Fund in Amarillo, TX. An online guest book is available at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
