Opal Mae Davis, longtime Irving resident, passed away at age 97 on September 17, 2015. Her journey began in Emory, Texas where she was born to Hassie and May Scroggins Yancey on August 21, 1918.

She devoted most her time to nurturing and caring for her family and was a devoted wife and mother. She was also a talented artist, who painted mostly with oils. Opal was skilled at sewing, embroidery and applique. Her talent with her hands also extended to the kitchen, as she was a wonderful cook.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank A. Davis, in 2005, sister, Dorothy Plummer and two great-grand children, Rachel and Matthew Johnson.

A funeral service will be held Monday, September 21, 2015 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow at Emory City Cemetery in Emory, Texas.

Opal Mae Davis, longtime Irving resident, passed away at age 97 on September 17, 2015. Her journey began in Emory, Texas where she was born to Hassie and May Scroggins Yancey on August 21, 1918.

She devoted most her time to nurturing and caring for her family and was a devoted wife and mother. She was also a talented artist, who painted mostly with oils. Opal was skilled at sewing, embroidery and applique. Her talent with her hands also extended to the kitchen, as she was a wonderful cook.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank A. Davis, in 2005, sister, Dorothy Plummer and two great-grand children, Rachel and Matthew Johnson.

A funeral service will be held Monday, September 21, 2015 in the Memorial Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow at Emory City Cemetery in Emory, Texas.