Elizabeth Davenport

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Fay Reynolds Davenport March 3, 1934 – May 8, 2025 Beneath the wide skies of rural Logan County, Colorado, Elizabeth Fay Reynolds was born in her grandmother’s home to Jacob Guy Reynolds and Mertie Debbie Elizabeth (Beckham). The sixth of seven children, the eldest of twins, and a bright light from the very beginning. At the tender age of four, she took the hand of her Savior, Jesus Christ, beginning a lifelong journey of faith continuing until she entered Heaven’s gates on May 8, 2025. Elizabeth’s journey took her from the farmlands of Colorado to the valleys of Washington State. She graduated from Wapato High School in 1952, followed by Bible studies at Bethal Bible College, Canada and graduation from Conquerors Bible College (CBC), Portland, OR. It was at CBC that the Lord introduced her to the love of her life, James Lee Davenport. On September 25, 1954, she became his adoring bride—and remained his faithful wife in love, faith, and ministry for over 70 beautiful years. Together, they built a family rooted in grace, with Nathan, born in Oregon, Diana in Idaho, and Kathleen back in Toppenish, where they lived until 1966. That June, the Davenport family moved permanently to Union Gap, WA, where Elizabeth lived the remainder of her days in the same loving home. From 1956, nearly seven decades, Elizabeth served as a devoted pastor’s wife, the last 43 years in Toppenish, Washington—leading worship, lifting her voice in song, and ministering with gentle strength. With the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), Elizabeth served in many capacities for over sixty years. She tirelessly gave of herself in the pursuit of influencing and guiding others into God’s Kingdom. She was a faithful supporter of local and district ladies’ events, youth and family camps. From a young age being a missionary was a personal dream. She accomplished this by travelling the world through her Altas. She often said, “just a minute, I want to look that up. Now how do you spell that…?”. With her prayers and support of UPCI Global Missions and Tupelo Children’s Mansion, truly achieved her goal. She ministered to her world by giving generously to God’s work. Devoted and godly, Elizabeth was an example and mentor to many in the UPCI Washington District. A woman of extraordinary creativity, Elizabeth bloomed wherever she was planted. She beautified Sears and Roebucks as a designer, and enjoyed creating happiness at Cameo Flower Shop where she turned work into ministry and coworkers into dear lifelong friends. Though offered a position at the corporate level, she chose instead to keep her hands in God’s work, crafting arrangements for weddings and celebrations with love and prayer in every petal. Elizabeth’s faith was steadfast. Her laughter was genuine. Her hands, always busy with beauty and blessing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Guy and Mertie Elizabeth; siblings Wayne, Leon, Dale, Charles, and Neva. Her beloved son Nathan; son-in-law Christopher; and grandchildren Daniel, Trenton, Jericho, Candice, and Tawna. She leaves behind her cherished husband, James Lee; daughters Diana, Kathleen, and Joanne; her twin sister, Evelyn May Stewart Eight treasured grandchildren; Brandon, Justin, Bryony, Bryson, Nathan, Brittony, Chauntae’, Ariella. Fourteen precious great-grandchildren; JJ, Christopher, Scout, Jacob, Evelyn, Lincoln, Bryden, Aiden, Logan, Levi, Skyler, Wesley, Owen, Audrey All who will carry her legacy forward. Elizabeth’s life was a bouquet of grace, arranged by God and shared with the world. You are deeply loved and dearly missed. Well done, good and faithful servant… …enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elizabeth Davenport, please visit our flower store.