Carol Davis

Carol Louise Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Bradbury Commons in Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 93. Born on March 29, 1933, near Pawnee, Oklahoma, to William and Alta (Barnes) Wheatley, Carol lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and home. A dedicated homemaker, she earned her bachelor’s degree and poured her heart into caring for her loved ones and creating a warm, welcoming environment for all who knew her.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alta Wheatley; her beloved husband, Bobby Joe Davis; her brother, Wilbur Wheatley; and her son, Bill Davis.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Janet Myers and her husband David, and Elaine Harader and her husband Danny. Her memory will also be cherished by her seven grandchildren: Dwain Davis and his wife Denise, Jason Davis and his wife Ashley, Christopher Davis, Michael Miller and his wife Landy, Matthew Miller and his wife Bailey, Savanna Howell, and Olivia Stewart and her husband Allen. Carol was also blessed with nineteen great-grandchildren: Trey, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Cristiana, Gabrelle, Hope, Logan, Chloe, Rayland, Grayson, Layton, Teagan, Kylo, Indiana, Zachary, Ivy, Eli, Remington, and Oakley.

Carol’s childhood was full of family and playing with cousins, Carol graduated high school from Pawnee Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Oklahoma State University. While at OSU she met and married Bobby Joe Davis. Bobby’s Career in the United States Army took the couple all over the United States and Europe. She was a full-time mom and Army wife. She was a troop leader for Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Campfire Girls. She was active in church, she taught Sunday School, worked in the nursery, and planned/cooked/served Wednesday night dinners for the church.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery at Oak St & Armory Rd in Ada, OK. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, October 23, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Home.