Roslyn Reaves

Roslyn Elizabeth Wyatt Reaves, age 94 of Danville,Virginia died early Sunday morning, August 16, 2015 at Roman Eagle Nursing Home where she had been a resident for several years. She was born September 18, 1920 near Callands, Virginia; the daughter of the late Abbie Austin and Walter Ennis Wyatt. She is survived by her son; Walter E. Reaves of Danville, a brother; W.E. Wyatt Jr. of Danville, and a sister; Carol Wyatt Ayers of Palm Coast, Florida. Mrs. Reaves was predeceased by her husband; Kester V. Reaves, and her sisters; Margaret (Suzy) Wyatt Turner, and Doris Wyatt Alden. Roslyn was a 1939 graduate of George Washington High School and worked as an administrative assistant at Westbrook Elevator Company until her retirement in 1985. During her career, she was very active in the Business and Professional Women's Organization. She was a long time member of Rivermont Baptist Church where she served as Treasurer, sang in the choir, and taught Sunday School for many years. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Mountain View Cemetery officiated by Reverend Wayne Johnson; past minister of Rivermont Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew 202 Christopher Lane, Danville VA 24541; or Rivermont Baptist Church,122 Sunset Place, Danville VA 24540. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Reaves family.