Rita Jean Reaves Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Jean Reaves (Goldsboro, North Carolina), who passed away on May 19, 2024 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Rita Jean departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Rita Jean. Though Rita Jean may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Grant and Dorothea Grant; her husband Joseph Reaves; her daughter Pamela Reaves; and her brother Ron Grant.
She is survived by: her daughters, Theresa Pereira (Rich) and Karen Carter (Walter); and her sister Isabella Grant. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Rita.
