Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameAlice Marie MADREN [13461], [1036], [15471], [15472]
BirthAug 8, 1936, Alamance County, North Carolina [1036], [15473], [15472]
DeathDec 24, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [15472]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [15472]
FatherCarl Lee MADREN (1906-1988)
MotherSarah Erma MILES (1911-2002)
Spouses
BirthJan 22, 1931, Guilford County, North Carolina [1036], [15471], [15475]
DeathAug 18, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina [15471]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [15471]
FlagsUS Army
FatherRobert James REAVIS Sr. (1902-1970)
MotherGrace Allen FORSYTH (1906-1989)
MarriageSep 23, 1961, Concord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina [15471], [15477]
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Alice Marie MADREN
12/30/2021

Alice Madren Reavis

August 8, 1936 ~ December 24, 2021 (age 85)

Alice Madren Reavis, 85, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 24, 2021 at ARMC. 

She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late Carl Lee and Sarah Erma Miles Madren, and was the wife of the late Robert James Reavis, Jr. who died in 2011.

Alice was a faithful member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church for many years. 

She worked in the administrative office at Kayser-Roth Hosiery before going back to school to become a Elementary teacher. 

Alice was an avid reader and loved history, she even wrote often about her family history.  She was known for being witty and kind. 

She is survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Reavis, Jr. and her parents; Carl and Sarah Madren. 


A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Alamance Memorial Park. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:45 prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home.

https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/alicemadren-reavis [15472]
Obituary Online notes for Robert James (Spouse 1)
8/19/2011

Robert James Reavis, Jr.
Born on Jan. 22, 1931
Departed on Aug. 18, 2011 and resided in Burlington, NC.

Visitation:
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
Service:
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011
Cemetery:
Alamance Memorial Park
  
Burlington – Robert “Bob” James Reavis, Jr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 18, 2011 at his home after several months of failing health. He was the husband of nearly 50 years to Alice Madren Reavis of the home and was born January 22, 1931 to the late Robert James Reavis, Sr. and Grace Forsyth Reavis.

Robert was retired from Alamance County as a computer programmer and previously worked with Burlington Industries. He was a member of Piedmont Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife, a sister, Allene Jones, a brother, Jack Reavis and wife Hazel, four nieces and one nephew.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Alamance Memorial Park by Pastor Richard E. Hildebrandt. The family will receive friends 1:00-1:45 PM Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and other times at the home. [15471]
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