The couple was joined in marriage on Feb. 4, 1966, in Jenks and Mr. Davis went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. While the couple lived on base in Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Davis spent her time caring for their two young daughters, Shelley and Kim.
Mr. Davis received an honorable discharge in 1970 and in 1972 they moved to Cushing after Mr. Davis became employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone.
Mrs. Davis gave birth to the couple's third child, Wade, in 1978. Two years later, the couple moved to Sallisaw where they lived until 2004.
Mr. Davis retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 2000 and Mrs. Davis is currently employed by Bancorp South in Fort Smith, Ark.
The couple has eight grandchildren, ranging in age from 19 to almost two.
In the future Mr. and Mrs. Davis hope to spend their golden years traveling the country and taking in the sights of America.
