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Lake Jackson, TX  77566
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Reva K. Young

of Cuero, Texas,

May 17, 1915 - June 21, 2011


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Reva K. Young 96 of Cuero, former resident of Freeport, Texas left her earthly home on June 21, 2011.

She was born May 17th 1915 to William & Jewell Reis in Carl Junction, Missouri. As a very young child she learned to play the mandolin. She and her uncle won several contests. Her family moved to Parsons, Kansas when she was in high school. She graduated from Hays school in Lincoln, Kansas with high honors.
While living in Council Grove, Kansas she worked in the county clerk's office and for the probate judge of Morris County, Kansas.
She met and married Forrest G. Young while living in Council Grove, Kansas October 11, 1936.

Jobs were scarce there so they boarded a train and headed for Texas. Forrest went to work for Hughes Tool Company in Houston, Texas.
They became parents in 1941 of a baby boy, Jerry. In 1942 they welcomed a baby girl, Reva Kaye and then moved to Freeport in 1947. (They lived in a small one room trailer at Barefoot Trailer Park on 288 across from Dow). Forrest bought a shrimp boat. In 1947 Jerry died. In 1949 another daughter was born to the family, Cynthia Luanne.

Reva was a secretary at Dow Chemical and retired in 1980. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Freeport. Being a people person she was into many activities. She played the organ for church and at the nursing home. Her hobbies were bowling, AARP, home delivered meals , all church activities , Salvation Army ringing of the bell. She also wrote poetry, news for the pews for the church. Just loved doing things for others.

She was the last original home owner of the 1950's to leave her 5th street residence. . The days of children playing kick the can and hide and go seek in her front yard are long gone, but the memories still linger in our hearts.

Mother is survived by her daughters, Reva Kaye Uzzell ( Don) of Brownsville, Texas and Cynthia Hergotz, grandson's Jeffrey Hergotz & Bryan Hergotz all of Cuero, Texas.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, son Gerald F. Young , parents and sister Joyce Barber and son-in-law Thomas P. Hergotz.

Visitation will be held Sunday June 26th from 5pm to 7pm at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel,
services will be held Monday June 27th at 10 am with the Rev. Gary McCormick officiating. Burial will follow at the Restwood Cemetery .

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7 Condolence(s)
Richard & Barbara Robie
Lake Jackson, TX
Sunday, July 10, 2011

Dear Cindy & Reva K. We so loved your mother. She was such a wonderful person, vivatious and outgoing. I was so honored to be able to help her with her finances. She treated me as a son - and she was absolutely one of my favorites. We are so happy that she and your dad and brother are at long last reunited...but pray for you and your family has you go one without her. Blessings, to you and your loved ones. Dick and Barbara Robie

Linda Phillips & Family
Brazoria, Te
Monday, June 27, 2011

Mrs. Young was a special friend to my husband John Phillips who went to be with the Lord 4 years ago. She was a woman who loved God, her church, her children and those cats. My husband would do odd jobs around her home in Freeport. She will truly be missed. Linda, Orisha, Mykeshia & Lestisha

Mike, Karen, Joe and Emmalie Hzen
Seabrook, Tx
Sunday, June 26, 2011

We thank God for the wonderful life Reva shared with us all & we ask our mighty God to welcome Reva into heaven & to bless her. We also ask God to bless those of us left behind for a short while, until we are all reunited again for eternity. Blessings! Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Love, Mike, Karen, Joe & Emmalie Hazen

Glenda Barrett and Marie Moore
Matagorda, Tx
Sunday, June 26, 2011

We will always have a special place in our hearts for Reva. We have some beautiful memories with her from church to senior citizen trips to AARP to celebrating Jack's and her birthday together to AARP meetings. Her kindness and willingness to get involved will be missed. May God bless her family and watch over them as they go forward especially during this difficult time. Love Glenda & Carl Barrett & Marie Moore

Steven Doug Hazen
Grain Valley, Mo
Friday, June 24, 2011

Louanne cantrell
springfield, mo
Thursday, June 23, 2011

Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know she was so loved and taken care of and is now reunited with her love forever and ever.

Mary Ann Ranallo
Holt, MO
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

I'm sure there is a special place in Heaven reserved especially for Aunt Reva. She was so full of energy and so good to help others, she will be remembered on this earth a long, long time.