
Stella was born on May 15, 1924 in Galveston, Texas to parents Rudolph Garbat Nolte and Elsie Dee Franklin.
Her trades included underwater welding, secretary for Kellogg, artist, Rodeo Queen, and competion riding such as barrel racing and trick riding. She was also a talented seamstress and made custom costumes for stars such as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.
Her hobbies included cooking, knitting, crocheting, and bead work. She was extremely devoted to her family and loved every moment. She lived her life with a strong free spirit and had a bold, spunky personality with wonderful sense of humor with a full belly laugh.
Stella is preceded in death by, her parents, Rudolph and Elsie Nolte; husband, Melvin Raymond Davison, Sr.; daughter, Paula Dee Wentzel; son, John Dee Davison, and a daughter-in-law, Robyn Lynn Davison.
She is survived by, a son, Melvin Raymond Davison, Jr.; grandson, Harley Davison; grand-daughters, Joni Davison, Melinda Davison, Debra Davison Randles, Bonnie Davison Peterson, Jennifer Davison Zarnes, Amanda Davison Sorel, Rebecca Davison Scull, and 22 great-grandchildren.
Ms. Nolte was sent for cremation under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
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