Mrs. Beverly Jean Reaves
September 12, 1936 - July 29, 2019
Beverly Reaves, a resident of Willow Springs, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2019, while at home at the age of 82. She was born on September 12, 1936 to Cecil Ray Smith and Velma (Reed) Smith in Garden City, KS. Beverly graduated from Cabool High School in 1954 and then married her high school sweetheart, Hubert, on May 27, 1956. After retiring from Mid-America Dairy in Cabool, MO, Beverly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband. Beverly was a long-time member of First Baptist Church and thoroughly enjoyed working in various capacities within the church. Beverly is survived by her husband, Hubert of 63 years; their son Stephen Reaves and wife Frankie of Willow Springs; their daughter Jeanne Traw and husband Jacky, also from Willow Springs. She is also survived by three sisters, JoAnn Belcher and husband Bob from Mulvane, KS, Sharyl Collins and husband Jim from Mountain Grove, MO; Sharyn Sutton and husband Jerry from Nixa, MO; and one sister-in-law Jackie Hessee of Springfield, MO. Beverly is also survived by five grandchildren, Jeremy Reaves of El Paso, TX; Ashley Newberry and husband Lindon from Nixa, MO; Jordan Reaves and wife Leanne from Willow Springs, MO; Bradley Traw and wife Courtney from Willow Springs, MO; and Bethany Ewers and husband John from Willow Springs, MO. Further survivors include twelve great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Beverly is preceded in death by her father, Cecil Smith and her mother, Velma (Reed) Smith, two brothers, Kenneth Smith and Don Smith, and two sisters, Rosalie Harvey and Betty Lou Smith. A visitation for Beverly will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Willow Springs. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Joel Hinds officiating. Interment will be in the Bado Cemetery in Bado, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
Beverly Reaves, a resident of Willow Springs, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2019, while at home at the age of 82. She was born on September 12, 1936 to Cecil Ray Smith and Velma (Reed) Smith in Garden City, KS. Beverly... View Obituary & Service Information