D’Anne Davis Bellar, June 16, 1945—February 18, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of D’Anne Davis Bellar, who passed away on February 18, 2020, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. D’Anne was born on June 16, 1945, in Jacksonville TX to Bob and Ann Hallum Davis.

D’Anne was preceded in death by her father, Bob Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Mike Bellar of Bullard; mother, Ann Davis of Flint; son, Chad Bellar and wife Kristen of Bullard; daughters, Leigh Anne Harper and husband Heath of Flint; and Sissy Jordan and husband Jay of Bullard; also grandchildren, Jaxson Bellar, Brett Lee Bellar, Brady Bellar, Kyleigh Norris, Joseph Jordan, Jack Jordan, and Sam Jordan; siblings, Becky Carter, Vic Davis, Bobby Davis, Richard Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

Mike and D’Anne were married in 1973 in College Station. They raised their children, Sissy, Leigh Anne, and Chad in Jacksonville. She would say her most rewarding title of all was being “MiMi” to her grandchildren, Jaxson, Brett Lee, Brady, and Kyleigh.

D’Anne had a passion for learning, which was a large part of why she chose to become a teacher. Helping young people discover a passion for learning was a true joy in life. In her 35 year in public education she influenced many of the Jacksonville graduates.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 1023 Corinth Road, Jacksonville TX 75766. A funeral service will be held on February 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville, with the Reverend Doug Wintermute officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville.