Oma Ruth Davis

Services for Oma Ruth (Morton) Davis, 95, of Wilson, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson with Rev. Mark Fuller officiating and Johnny Tynes assisting. Interment will follow at Simon cemetery. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home at Wilson.

Oma Ruth was born on December 4, 1929, at Anadarko, OK to the late Mr. Edgar Luther Morton and Mrs. Alma Alice (Hull) Morton. She departed this life Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Ardmore.

Oma Ruth was raised at Simon, attending school at Courtney where she graduated High School.  She was soon married to Mr. Eldon B "Bud" Davis at the young age of 19 years old.  To this union they were blessed with two children, Lynn and Lynda.  Ruth found love again later in life and married Mr. Wayne Alexander in 2014.  Ruth, affectionately known as Granny Ruth, was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She opened her heart and home to many, providing shelter and support to those in need. Ruth played a significant role in raising her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends' children, all of whom learned about the infamous "switch." While we rarely saw her use it, she was quick to advise our parents to go cut one from a tree! For 50 years, Ruth dedicated herself to her craft as a hairstylist, often giving her clients the haircut she believed suited them best, rather than what they had asked for. She prepared countless meals for family and friends, and her sewing machine was always busy, whether patching jeans or altering prom dresses for anyone who asked. Ruth was a source of wisdom, offering advice when requested and even when it wasn’t. The grandkids will never forget her most famous advice of, "It only takes five minutes." She spent many hours painting, hanging wallpaper, rearranging furniture, and again doing It the way she thought it should be instead of how you actually wanted it. But she was always there to help. Her storytelling was legendary, and she had an incredible ability to remember details from her life. Ruth loved to drive around, pointing out where friends and family lived, worked, and passed on. Her home was filled with countless photo albums, cards, newspaper clippings, and obituaries of those she loved who left this world before her. She loved her family fiercely. Despite the heartaches she faced throughout her life, Ruth never wavered in her commitment to being the best she could be for those she cherished. Though her body may have deteriorated, her desire to help and care for others never faded. No one left her house empty-handed; we all received what we affectionately called a "door prize.". Granny, at 95, was the epitome of style. I think she would be proud to know that her daughter, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters eagerly gathered around her closet, excited to choose a garment or two for her service today. We will deeply miss this extraordinary woman, but we take comfort in knowing that she has been joyfully reunited with loved ones in heaven. 

 Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Wayne Alexander; son, Lynn Davis; stepdaughter, Aletra Stuart; brother, E.L. Morton and his wife, Chiquita; sisters, Christine Cox and her husband, Gale and Evylene Davenport and her husband Don.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynda Tynes and husband Jimmy of Rubottom; daughter-in-law, Sue Ann Davis of Simon; stepson, Terry Alexander and wife Ellen; stepson-in-law, Rob Stuart; grandchildren, Christi Hallum and husband Lee, Chance Tynes and wife Holly, Kim Richardson and husband Eric, Kerri Westfall and husband Trey, Staci McKinney and husband Clay; step grandchildren, Merideth Howland and husband Dillon, Shelby Graves and husband Hunter, Sara Alexander, John Burns, Christina Shaw and husband John, Kristin Nicholson and husband Jase; great grandchildren, Dylan Davis and wife Shelby, Jade Richter and husband River, Kelsi Collins, Chloe Tynes, Hailey Collins, Alice Collins, Alex Westfall, Paisley McKinney, Cason Tynes, Gage Westfall, and Waylon McKinney; step great grandchildren, Zack Nicholson and Ryan Lovell; great great grandchildren, Kai, Aiden, Axl, Salem, Sutton, and LeLe; step great great grandchildren, Dallas, Walker, Jackson, and Maverick; numerous nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends.

Pallbearers will be Chance Tynes, Lee Hallum, Trey Westfall, Clay McKinney, Dylan Davis, and Eric Richardson.

Honorary bearers are Gary Claxton, Wayne Brown, Mike Morton, Terry Alexander, Bobby Epley, Lawana Forsythe, and all of the Ideal Home Health staff.

Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5-7 P.M. at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson. 

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.alexandergrayfh.com.

A special thank you to Terry for loving our mom and granny like his own and making sure she was taken care of in her last days. Kelly thank you for loving her and being there day and night so she could stay in her home. She loved you like her own.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you make a donation to the Children’s Shelter at Ardmore in memory of Oma Ruth. You may visit youthservicesok.com and follow the make a donation link or you can mail in your donation to Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma Attn: Brandi or Kim 830 Park St SE Ardmore, OK 73401.