Paulette Jane (Herzer) Davis

Paulette Jane Davis, 74 years old of Decatur, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior February 5, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Preskitt Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.

Pastor Willard Kiper will officiate. Pallbearers include Stephan Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Jacob Posey, Ashton Herzberg, Jackson Mills, Joshua Morgan, Hayden Johnson, and Cooper Morgan.

Paulette was born August 27, 1948 to Thomas and Margaret Maxine Herzer in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage August 28, 1980 to George Lee Davis in Denton, Texas. Paulette was an active and longtime member of New Salem FWB Church in Decatur. She loved her church family and lead the congregation in Praise and Worship for several years. She found great joy in planning the yearly Christmas program and singing weekly specials.

Paulette cherished her grandchildren and watched countless sporting events, band concerts and all types of activities. She looked forward to Saturday nights when the whole family gathered at her house for hamburgers and a good time of Rummy. Paulette was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many who will miss her dearly. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease the Lord took her home. The family wishes to thank everyone for their thought and prayers through this challenging time.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 42 years, George L. Davis; daughters, Rhonda D. Posey and husband David, Jennifer Herzberg and husband Erick, and Katie Mills; her sister, Claudia Postlewait and husband Ronald; her brother, Larry Creek and wife Cynthia; along with a number of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association and The Gideons International.