Betsy Reavis

Betsy Neal Kern Reavis, 93, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Seagrove.

Betsy was born on December 23, 1930, in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late C.V. "Neal" Kern and Laura Needham Kern. She retired from Onslow County Board of Elections. Betsy loved her Lord and reading her Bible. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her cat "George". Most importantly, she loved her family and spending time with them.

In addition to her parents, Betsy was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert B. Thompson; second husband, Lonnie Reavis; seven sisters; and one brother.

She is survived by her daughters, Catherine T. Odham (Warren) of Star, Claudia Fordham (Vic) of Goldsboro; son, Robert B. Thompson, Jr. (Susie) of Youngsville; grandchildren, Amy Wallace (Philip), Rebecca Barnes (Stephen), Sarah Davenport (Ryan), Daniel Odham (Ginger), Matthew Shaw (Lacey), Samantha Shaw; great grandchildren, Wyatt, Mason, Andrew, Hannah, Emma, Isla, Banks, Caroline, Gaines, Elizabeth, Drew, Preston; and four great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m., Sunday, at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.