Bettye Jean Davis (née Ivory; May 17, 1938 – December 2, 2018) was an American social worker and politician.

Senator Davis was referred to as "the conscience of the Legislature" due to her advocacy for programs which supported vulnerable Alaskans.

[9] Davis was born to Daniel and Rosyland Ivory on May 17, 1938, in Homer, Louisiana and graduated from Elliott High School in Bernice, La.

[3] She received her bachelor's degree in social work from Grambling State University in 1972, her nursing degree from Saint Anthony College of Nursing in 1961 and completed graduate level studies in social work at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Additionally, 39 recommendations were put forth as a result of the panel discussions and testimony collected during the legislative hearing.