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Submitted: 3/27/16 • Approved: 3/27/16 • Last Updated: 4/7/18 • R789593-G789592-S3
Anita
Mar 26, 1937
Nov 3, 2008
Leonard
Jun 16, 1925
Sep 6, 2013
Funeral services for Anita L. Reavis, 71, West Plains, Mo., will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with the Reverend Bob Arnold officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Boyd Bennett and Mary Ruth Stover Bennett, on March 26, 1937, in Peace Valley, Mo., and died Nov. 3, 2008, in Springfield, Mo.
She was united in marriage Aug. 31, 1958, in Peace Valley, Mo., to Leonard W. Reavis.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard W. Reavis, of the home, West Plains, Mo.; one son, Gary D. Reavis and wife, Amy, West Plains, Mo.; one sister, Doris Sharp, Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Reavis, West Plains, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kent Reavis; and four brothers, Junior, Paul, Max and Dale Bennett.
She attended the First General Baptist Church in West Plains. She graduated from West Plains High School, later attended Draughon's Business College. She was a Sunday School teacher for over 24 years, was a volunteer at Ozarks Medical Center for 10 years, and a member of the Gideon's Auxiliary. She loved to sing, and had been the song leader at her church for many years.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon's and can be left at the funeral home.
Family visitation will be 6 to 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Funeral services for Leonard W. Reavis, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2013, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel with the Brother Bob Arnold officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Leonard H. Reavis and Laura A. Wood Reavis, on June 16, 1925 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and died September 6, 2013 in West Plains, Missouri. He was united in marriage August 31, 1958 in Peace Valley, Missouri to Anita Bennett, who preceded him in death November 3, 2008. He is survived by one son, Gary Reavis and wife, Amy, West Plains; one brother, Gene Reavis, Pueblo, Colorado; two grandchildren, Tyler Reavis and Austin Reavis, West Plains, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, and one son, Kent Reavis. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church of West Plains, Missouri. He attended his elementary years at Lanton Elementary School and graduated with the class of 1943 from West Plains High School. He was a member of the local Gideon Chapter in West Plains, served for twelve years on the Junction Hill School Board, and had been a deacon at the New Hope Baptist Church for several years. He served his country in the United States Army, stationed in England during WWII. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon's and can be left at the funeral home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 4-6 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Military rites will be provided by the West Plains Honor Guard and the Missouri Funeral Honors Program.
Contributed on 3/27/16 by mjrwag
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