Funeral service for Martha Vines Davidson, 100, of Decatur, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, Decatur, with the Reverend Gary Formby officiating and Roselawn Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
Mrs. Davidson, who died Saturday, Sept. 17, was born in Decatur on Aug. 3, 1916, to Eula Forbes Vines and William Jesse Vines. In 1938, she married Thomas Lawson “Sophie” Davidson. A longtime member of Central United Methodist Church, Mrs. Davidson taught Sunday school and served as president of Central United Methodist Women. She was a member of The Good Fellowship class. She was a co-founder of Christ’s Mission and faithfully served there for over thirty (30) years.
Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, Ralph Edwin Vines, Eleanor Frances Morgan, and Cora Maurice Rashke.
Her survivors include her brother, William Jesse Vines, Jr., and her sisters, Norma Jean Jordan and Joan Patricia Miner, all of El Paso, Texas. She is also survived by her daughters, Diana Walker (Cullom) and Glee Sides (Joe). Her grandchildren are Cullom Walker III (Wendy), Martha Thames, Wilson Craig (Heather), Lawson Craig (Leigh Ann). Mrs. Davidson is also survived by great-grandchildren, Taylor Craig, Lawson Craig, Liam Craig, Gordon Thames, Cullom Walker IV, Gwin Walker, Gil Walker, and stepgrandchildren, Hallye Fulgham, Jack Fulgham, and Samantha Fulgham.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Martha was one of the sweetest, most selfless people who ever lived. Possessed with a loving heart and generous spirit, to know her was to love her. Martha lived her life in such a way as to faithfully manage the talents that the Lord gave her. The words of Jesus ring true for Martha; “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things: I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your Master!”
The family wishes to thank her devoted care givers and the staff of Riverside Assisted Living for being such good friends in her final years. Thank you also to Hospice of the Valley for their care.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Central United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.
