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Courtney Rea Obituary
August 9, 1991 - January 23, 2014
Wilson
Courtney Caitlyn Rea, 22, of Wilson passed away Thursday. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner's Funeral Home. The Rev. Elwood Long will officiate.
The family will receive friends 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday at Joyner's Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway.
Courtney was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to all that knew her. She will be thought of often with joy and memories that will warm the heart. Courtney will be greatly missed and live forever in her children. Courtney was a unique, special, intelligent compassionate young woman who was taken too early.
Courtney is survived by her sons, Gabriel James Lewis and Dmitry Joseph Rea of the home; her parents, Darin Lee and Carolyn Sue Collins Rea of the home; her sister, Melissa June Rea also of the home; her grandmother, Arlys Rea of Girard, PA; her grandmother, Linda Collins and, Alan Harrington of Guilford, NY; her special family, Lynn and Greg Baker of Sims; her very close and special aunt, Cynthia Rea and a host of other loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gabriel and Dmitry Trust Fund, c/o First Citizens Bank, PO Box 1889, Wilson, NC 27894.
Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Courtney Rea
Beth Gehring & family
February 24, 2014
My heart aches at this tragedy. God be with you. Sending our love and deepest sorrow for your loss.
Jeff Brewer
February 24, 2014
Darren I just heard the news and I am so sorry for you loss. I have you and your family in my prayers and I know justice will prevail for your daughter
Teressa DePersis
February 4, 2014
Keep that beautiful smile!You are missed at work.
Becky Perrine
February 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers with you all. Truly a tragic event! So sorry for your loss Carolyn and family. Thighs and prayers for you all!
Kathy Ott
February 3, 2014
May God be with you in this time of sorrow. I remember the summer that I babysat Courtney and Melissa. They were both a joy to be around.
brandon ott
February 3, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. May she rest peacefully in a better place.
Shellie Parde
February 3, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Courtney well. She was a very sweet girl, and obviously grew up to be a lovely young lady. May God be with you during this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 1, 2014
So sorry to hear about Courtney. Rely on Almighty God because he is near to those that are broken at heart and will provide you with the strength to continue on.
Tamika Foster
January 31, 2014
My prayers are with the Rea family during their time of sorrow.
Marianne Reed
January 31, 2014
Mrs. Rea, My heart breaks for you, I am praying for you and your family.
January 30, 2014
The Rea Family,
We are so sorry for your loss - you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The McCutcheon Family
Rest with God, Courtney...
Nikki Davis
January 30, 2014
Mrs. Rea,
My heart is so heavy for you and your family right now. Please know that you are in a lot of people's prayers, including mine. God bless every one of you.
Ellen Rigor
January 30, 2014
Carolyn:
I am sad to hear of your loss. I remember Courtney as an energetic adolescent; she grew into beautiful womanhood! I'm sure she will be missed by those who knew and loved her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Douglas Winston
January 30, 2014
Although I know that words cannot do anything to truly alleviate the pain of grief when you have lost someone close to you,I'd like you to know that I am praying for your comfort and strength at this most difficult time.
Ashley Anderson
January 30, 2014
Mrs.Rea I am so sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers.
Rashon McCoy
January 30, 2014
Mrs Carolyn Rae, may God be with you and your family during your time of loss. This news is of a total shock to me and I can only imagine the pain that you and your family are going through. I will certainly keep you and your family uplifted in prayer. I love you much.
Natacha Williams
January 29, 2014
Dear Carolyn and Family. You and your family are in my prayers and I am so sorry about your loss. God has you and your family in his loving arms and it will get better.
Frank Bauer
January 29, 2014
Darin & Carolyn, Our prayers are with you and your family. Such a shock, there are no words other than you need to take one day at a time and love those with you. Frank and Judy
latifah howard
January 29, 2014
Mrs.Rea you are more than a professor to me. I feel this pain with you. I dropped to my knees when I heard this. You are too Great of a person to go through this. I love you so much..I know it's rough right now. .If you need anything or anyone I am here.love you and I am praying for your strength at this time..rest in peace to your baby girl and stay strong for those beautiful grands..love you always..Latifah Howard
Lynn Burgess
January 29, 2014
May God be with your friends and family in there time of sadness and sorrow. You were a great friend and mother. Love forever and always
Carli Welch
January 28, 2014
Courtney was such a bright life the world has faded a little darker without her here with us. She was such a wonderful person and an amazing friend she will forever live on in my heart, my prayers are with everyone who had the privledge to meet her. Xoxo
Williams
January 28, 2014
I send my prays to the RAE family..
Mary-Carol Lindbloom
January 28, 2014
Dear Carolyn, Melissa, and Darin,
I am at a loss for words…it is still so raw and shocking and I cannot begin to imagine how you are experiencing this. A shadow has fallen and it will be some time until the light shines through again. But the light will shine again, in the bright faces of Courtney's sons, in beautiful Melissa, and in the way that all of your bravely continue to make a difference in the lives of your family, friends, and community.. You are very much in my thoughts, and in Chelsey's and Lindsay's, as well. Wishing you deep peace at this sad and difficult time.
Blessed Be,
Joe, Jenn, and Linus Rea
January 28, 2014
Uncle Darin, Aunt Caroyln, and Melissa,
Words cannot begin to comfort you during this tragic situation, but know that you have many friends and family thinking about you and supporting you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Joe, Jennifer, and Linus Rea
Jenna McDaniel
January 27, 2014
May you find comfort in the arms of God, let him wrap his love around you. Courtney was such a beautiful, wonderful person..you live om in our hearts an
d in your precious boys. xoxo.
Desirae Arch
January 27, 2014
Rest in peace.
Chantell Pone
January 27, 2014
Carolyn, Darin and Melissa, we are greatly saddened by the loss of Courtney. Please know you all are in our hearts and prayers.
Chantell and Colin Pone
Susan Harmon
January 27, 2014
Dear Carolyn and family. I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your precious daughter. May God keep you and bless you and the children always. Teen
D. M. Z.
January 27, 2014
C.C. Rea, you are what heaven can't wait for! blessings to the children.
Pastor Wayne & Carol Hennen
January 26, 2014
Darin, Carolyn & Melissa,
I can't imagine the extent of your grief. Our prayers are that God's healing oil will continuously pour peace over you and that His loving arms will be felt around each of you. Cindy, you continue to be an awesome aunt, and sister and sister-in-law/friend.
Tim & Heidi McFadden
January 26, 2014
Darin, Caorlyn & Melissa,
So very sorry for your loss. She will be forever missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Edna Edwards
January 26, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for the family
Shelly & Gil Rice
January 26, 2014
We are deeply saddened at the loss of Courtney. Please know that we love you Darin, Carolyn, and Melissa. We and many of our friends are praying for you and the boys. We will continue to lift you up in our prayers in the coming weeks ahead.
Ed and Judy Miller
January 26, 2014
Darin,Carolyn and Melissa,
We are so sorry for the loss of Courtney.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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