Ava Marie Reyes

Ava Marie Reyes obituary

Ava Marie Reyes

Ava Reyes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Head Duarte Funeral Home - Levelland on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Ava Marie, was a wonderful daughter, sister, and mother. She graduated from Sundown High School and continued her education and got her CNA certification (Certified Nurses Assistant) and furthered her career by serving in the United States Navy rank E-2. After serving in the military and reserves she became a Correctional Officer at TDCJ at the Formby / Wheeler Units in Plainview, Tx Ava Marie, was blessed with five children. Her hobbies were traveling to Florida, spending quality time with her family and friends and would attend church. Thanks to The Lubbock Regional Veterans Honor Guard and Patriot Guard Riders

Proceeded in Death by:

Father: Ray Reyes

Grandmothers: Amelia Garza and Angie Perez

Grandfather: Rogelio Reyes

Survivors:

Mother: Amy Garza of Lubbock

Daughters: Natalie Reyes of Lubbock, Kadence Shelton, and Dakota Shelton both of Dallas

Sons: Skyler Shelton and Luke Shelton both of Dallas

Sister: Alexander Reyes of Edmond, Oklahoma

Brothers: Rick Reyes of Snyder and Chris Reyes of Amarillo

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