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Eva Ann Davis (Grandma, a nickname her son in law called her), 63, of Orange passed away Tuesday, March 31, at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

She was born in Bonham, Nov. 5, 1951 to Bernita Bernice (Sharb) and Frankie Glen Parr. She was a loving , caring and amazing woman who would give the shirt off her back to anyone who needed her help. Eva loved her family and friends so much that every Sunday she would cook lunch just so the family was all together. She enjoyed her job, working at Circle K Kiddie Ranch Daycare, with the babies that she loved so much. Eva was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; mother in law, Ida Davis and sister in law, Candi Parr.

She is survived by her wonderful husband of 43 years, William "Billy" Davis of Orange; children, James Ray Davis and wife, Lori, her twins, Christie Ann Bell and husband, George, Cynthia Lyn Hernandez and husband, Oswaldo all of Orange; grandchildren, who called her "Nana", Candi LeAnn Davis, Victor Oswaldo Hernandez, Jessica Lyn Bell, Anthoney Blade Hernandez and Bryana Brandi Hernandez.

She is survived by her younger siblings, Troy Glen Parr, Donald Wayne Parr and wife, Mary, Norma Jean Yarbough and husband, Dennis, Donna Gay Betts, Linda Kay Stubafields and husband, Mickey; father in law, Billy Davis and wife Ann; numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a large extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 4, at 2:00 pm at Dorman Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Bickham officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4, at 11:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park.

Honoring Eva as pallbearers will be Victor Hernandez, Anthoney Hernandez, Cody Harjers, Brent Hale, Kenny Beayrd and Glenn Davis Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Galen Ballard and Billy Dawson.