Alice James Reavis

Alice Eloise James Reavis was the oldest daughter of the late Louise Lillian Vaughan and Sheridan Reed James. She was born in Brunswick County, VA on May 20, 1922. She was fondly known to most as Eloise. She was educated at St. Paul's Normal School, later named St. Paul's College. St Paul was the only source of education for Blacks during that time. She was proud in saying, "I graduated from St. Paul three times". (lower school, high school and college) She joined the Poplar Mount Baptist Church at an early age where she remained a faithful member. She was married to the late William Irving Reavis, Sr.; to this union three children were born, William, Jr. (deceased), Charles (deceased) and Deborah. Her youngest sister, Aurelia preceded her in death. She was reared by her uncle and aunt, Charles and Kate Vaughan, who preceded her in death. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 30 years in the Greensville County School System. She loved teaching and working with children. She was a mentor, Girl Scout leader, Life member of the NAACP, member of St Paul Alumni Association and Retired Teachers Association. Alice leaves to cherish her memory, a loving daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and William Scott of Glen Allen, VA; one sister, Doris Donaldson; one brother, Calvin James of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters-in-law, Minnie Reavis of Philadelphia, PA and Mary Hood of Sykesville, MD; 11 grandchildren: Shylan Scott, Pamela Randolph, William Reavis, III, Nina Campbell, Corey Gillus, Eboni Bell, Tiffani Majied, Ashli Reavis. Edward Reavis, Charles Page and Denise Smith; 8 great grandchildren: Julius Reavis, Michael Flowers, Dahlia Reavis, Ronald Bell, Jr. David Bell, Deneisha Dingle, William Reavis, IV and Klyse Randolph; two great great grandchildren: Demari Moses ans Dash Dingle; one god daughter, Jacquelyn Hill; any many nieces, nephew and cousins.

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