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Bonnie Juanita Reaves, 83, of Benton passed away November 12, 2025 at Benton. She was born January 7, 1942 at Pleasant Plains to Arva Moore and Bertie (Tate) Moore. She was a restaurant owner and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, flowers, and landscaping.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy Reaves; two brothers, Lowell Moore, Dale Moore; two sisters, Louise Gleaves and Bernice Parks.
Survivors include one son, Wade Reaves (Wendie); one daughter, Judy Chalene; three grandchildren, Scott Chalene, Ashley Reaves, and Regan Reaves.
Graveside service will be Monday, November 17, 2025, 12:00 noon with Bro. John High officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery.
Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes.
Visitation will begin Monday, November 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kyler Cemetery Fund c/o Laura Guth, 3780 Batesville Boulevard, Batesville, Arkansas 72501
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
546 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72501
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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