DAVENPORT

Wadena Risinger Davenport, age 90, of Manchester, passed away on Jan. 19, 2024, at Manchester Center for Rehab and Healing. She was born on Feb. 16, 1933, in Pettigrew, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her mother Myrtle Ann Risinger Burgstrand, and her father, Robert Lee Risinger. She is survived by two daughters, Julie Davenport Davis (Glenn) and Robbie Davenport Lynn (David), both of Manchester. She is also survived by four granddaughters and one grandson. Heather Davis Nelson (Chris) of Springdale, Arkansas, Jenna Davis Scott (Josh) of Manchester, Rachel Folger Vasquez (Greg), Rebekah Folger Madrid Esparza (Gustavo) both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Jonathon Folger of Manchester. She was the proud great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. There will be no local service. A memorial service and burial will be at a future date in Harrison, Arkansas. Memorial donations can be made to either the Church of Christ Disaster Relief Effort (www.disasterreliefeffort.org) or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve The Davenport Family.