Reva D. Akers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Reva Dare Akers (née Goad), 96, of Garrisonville, VA, and most recently of Woodbridge, VA, peacefully entered into eternal life Saturday, February 1, 2020. Reva Dare was born October 19, 1923 in Spanishburg, West Virginia of the late John and Nola Goad. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Akers; daughter, Linda Parsons; and siblings: Gay Goad, Athelene Ross, Trixie Honaker, Sam Goad, Gladys Brown, Betty Lynn, Marvis Blankenship, and Mary Warren. Reva was known for her kind and generous heart and ever gracious word and demeanor. She will be remembered by those who loved her for her wealth of stories from her youth and love of singing a song with her grandchildren. She displayed her sense of humor with an ever-ready quip showcasing her wit and wisdom. She is survived by her loving sons, Robert and Dennis, and daughter-in-law, Charlotte; a sister, June Robinette; nine grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 at Miller Funeral Home (3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge). A Requiem Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6 at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church (13752 Mary’s Way, Woodbridge). Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. (18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle).

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Reva D. Akers

February 1, 2020