Irene Davies

January 6, 1921 - April 27, 2019

Mrs. Irene Crain Davies of Trumann departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Plantation Homes, in Trumann, AR at the age of 98 years, 3 months and 21 days. She was born Thursday, January 6, 1921 in and a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was retired from Singer Co and the Trumann Post Office and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Irene was quick to speak her mind, and had a wonderful sense of humor right up to the end. Irene knew how to squeeze a penny till it yelled. She was a wonderful cook and babysitter to her grandchildren. Irene liked to read, work crossword puzzles, and play dominoes. She will be greatly missed by her friends at Plantation Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Davies; two sons, Michael Davies and Keith Davies; 5 brothers, 4 sisters and her parents, Martin Walker and Maggie Mamie McMillan Crain. She is survived by her granddaughter, Tammy Davies England and John Kennedy of Trumann; five great-grandchildren, BriAnna England Smith of Brookland, AR, Caera England, Noah England, Archer Kennedy and Nash Kennedy of Trumann; several nieces and nephews and special friend Reba Haynes. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church in Trumann. A celebration of life will follow at 6:00 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church, 407 Christy Ave in Trumann with Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Private Graveside service will be Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.