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Reva Sawyer Obituary
Swannanoa - Reva T. Sawyer, 80, of Swannanoa passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013.
Mrs. Sawyer was born June 1, 1933 in Buncombe County. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Reva was a talented seamstress and was active in her church. She retired after many years in the insurance business.
Reva is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Nellie Teague; and sisters, Wilma Chambers and Eva Prestwood.
Reva is survived by her loving husband, Jack Sawyer; son, John A. Love, Jr. of Juneau, Alaska; brothers, Denver Teague of Knoxville, TN and Leonard Teague of W. Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals with the Pastor Don Scott officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Burial will be in the Bee Tree Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals.
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Ray and Lyn Reems
January 16, 2014
Jack, Johnny, and family we're so sorry to hear about Reva. Our thoughts are with you all. May God bless and comfort you.
billy jones
December 25, 2013
Jack and family, I'm sorry to here of your great loss of Reva, I will always remember her friendly smile at the bee-tree picnics and 5th Sunday singings. Love and prayers from the Jones/Melton families. billy
Tim Shook
December 23, 2013
Jack and Family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort and keep you. I knew Jack and Reva when I was very young and am Freddie Sawyer's nephew.
Tim & Christine Hopper
December 23, 2013
Keeping Jack and the family in our prayers. We loved Reva and know that she had a love for all those around her.
Bob & Mae Rhew
December 23, 2013
Jack & family, I'm sorry to hear of Reva's passing. I have known you since I was a young girl. May God Bless you. Lean on him and he will help you through this time. Martha has kept me informed.
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