Mary Lou Davis

Mary Lou "Luddie" Robinson Davis, 85, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Born March 2, 1940, in Bonham Texas, she was the daughter of the late H.C. Robinson and Gracie Mae Robinson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, H.C. Robinson and Gracie Robinson; ex-husband, Rayburn Davis; brother, Marion Earl ‘Tuffy’ Robinson and wife Lucille Robinson; sister, Maudie Faye Robinson Campbell; brother, Ricky Wayne Robinson; and sister-in-law, Patty Jean Robinson.

She is survived by her children, Anita Davis Campbell and husband Richard, Rayburn Davis Jr. and wife Melody, Marcus Britton-Davis, and Michelle Davis Garner and husband Douglas; brothers, Troy Robinson of Breckenridge, Larry Robinson and wife Cheryl of Midland, and Harry Robinson and wife Joan of Charlotte NC; and sister, Debbie Duncan and husband Les of Midland; grandchildren, Jenne Campbell Bejaran and husband Eric, Ami Campbell Tucker and husband Joe, Kacie Britton-Davis, Hope Britton-Davis, Keith Plumlee and wife Kourtney, Taylor Garner, Jacob Garner, Kyle Garner and wife Emily, Kaitlyn Garner Stephens and husband Kelby, Jacob Garner, and Jaden Garner, Isabelle Gonzalez; great-grandchildren, Sean Tatom, Natalie Edge and husband Jake, Alex Bejaran, Joslin Bejaran, Major Bejaran, Clara Bejaran, Kaysie Bejaran, Aurora Chambers, Mickey Plumlee, Ellie Stephens, Abbigail Stephens, and ; great-great-grandchild, Lilah Edge, and nieces and nephews, who called her "Luddie".

Mary was known by many names – to the numerous children over the many years she taught at Mary Moppet’s Day Care, she was Miss Mary, and she was always delighted to hear one of them call her name years after graduation. She was called friend by those she’d kept in touch with since high school as well as those she’d just met. She was Sister Mary to those at Bethel Assembly of God and Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God, and she was big sister, Mom, and her favorite name - Nana.

Mary dedicated her life to her family. While she worked to support four children and their many activities, her greatest accomplishments were as a mother. She was always willing to listen, thoughtful with advice, and she gave “I love you”s and hugs with abandon. She instilled in her family a wealth of Scripture, a firm work ethic, a passion for books and cooking and music, a quirky sense of humor, and a love of God and family. She leaves those behind with the absolute knowledge that her new residence is exactly what she deserves and is far greater than any earthly home we can imagine.