Catherine Reavis Obituary

Reavis, Catherine Smith

Catherine Smith Reavis of Schenectady, NY and formerly of New Rochelle and Newburgh, NY departed this world on April 18, 2013 at her home. Beloved daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Perrin P. Smith.

Funeral services at Duryee AME Zion Church in Schenectady, NY on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 1 pm. Viewing from 11am - 1pm at the church. Graveside service at Kensico Cemetery Valhalla, NY on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 1pm.

Published by The Journal News on Apr. 24, 2013.
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Her Link sisters on the National Arts Committee will certainly miss her energy. May her family circle accept our heartfelt sympathy. K. joy peters

May 1, 2013

Dawn its hard to believe Mom is gone. I will always hear her voice calling for Sunday dinner and Mr. Buck coming thru the door with his commanding voice. How great of a mentor she was. She will be missed. Andrew & Lisa Parkin

Andrew Parkin

April 29, 2013

Dawn, John and Tim, Rudy and I were saddened to hear about your mother's passing. We have such fond memories of spending time at your house especially those wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners! While we haven't seen her in several years we continued to exchange Christmas cards and so she always kept us up to date on all of you.

We will miss her and pray for you during this difficult time but hope you can have a measure of comfort in knowing how happy you all made her.

Nancy and Rudy Buck

April 28, 2013

Dawn,John, Tim and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all during this difficult time.

Cheryl Buck

April 26, 2013

SIS. REAVIS will truly be missed . We worked together as class leaders in Duryee.She was a godly woman and ALWAYS readily to share her knowledge with everyone especially with the children.God bless the family.

Benita Thomas

April 25, 2013

To: Dawn, John, Timmy & family:

Your Mom was a good friend. She was also my sister in christ. We worked many years together in Duryea. I will miss her loving spirit and her laughter
when we everwe got together.

May god continue to keep his arms around you all during your time of grief.

Barbara Thompson-O'Neal

April 24, 2013

Sister Reavis was my class leader at Duryee Memorial AME Zion Church, she was a wonderful kind sweet spirited woman and what a joy it was to have her in my life. I will miss my friend. To her family, May God continue to bless you and give you all the courage and strength you need as you celebrate the home going of your mom. Love to you all. Sweet sweet Sister Reavis you are missed.

Paulette Thomas

April 24, 2013

I found this obituary by accident, and therefore was unaware of Mrs. Reavis' death. My condolences to her family. She was my art teacher and now I am following in her footsteps as I have chosen the same career path. Thank you Mrs. Reavis for all you have taught me, may you rest in peace!

michelle dukes

April 24, 2013

May the family experience God's comfort during this time of loss.
Psalm 147:3.

April 24, 2013

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