Arlene Wilburn Davis-Benton, IL

Arlene Wilburn Davis, 88, of Benton passed away Wednesday afternoon December 3, 2025 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton.

She was born in Benton, IL on December 23, 1936, the daughter of Clyde & Fern (Gant) Gulley.

She married Ray Wilburn on February 22, 1958 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2011. Arlene married Eddie Paul Davis on March 23, 2013.

Mrs. Davis was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved her family, music & bling. She loved to play the piano.

Arlene is survived by her:

Loving Husband: Eddie Paul Davis of Benton

Son: Scott Wilburn & wife Michelle of Benton

Daughter-in-law: Starla Wilburn of Benton

Grandchildren: Abby Wilburn, Dakoda (Emily) Wilburn, Gretchn Wilburn, Dakotah, Haylee & Hunter

Great-Grandchildren: Adley, Stormi & Steven Wilburn

Step-Children:
Scott Davis
Penny (Mike) Henson
Dana Davis
Andy (Julie) Davis

13 Grandchildren
16 Great-Grandchildren

1 Sister: Kathryn Crawford

2 Brothers:
David (Peggy) Gulley
Danny (Jackie) Gulley

Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her Parents, 1st Husband, Son-Steven Wilburn, and Sisters-Deloris Humerickhouse, Lavina Gibbs & Frances Rodriguez.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P. M. On Saturday, December 6th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Greg Whaley officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. on on Saturday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

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