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1934 - 2010
 Age: 76
CARRINGTON, Reva Marie Dixon
Paw Paw, MI
Reva passed away Monday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2010 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Formerly of Bay City, MI and moved to the Paw Paw area in 1961. She was born in Bay City the daughter of the late Morley and Verna Dixon. She attended Bay City High School, graduating in 1952. Reva obtained a BS from Western Michigan University in 1956 and worked as a teacher in the Michigan public school systems for over 30 years. She retired from Lawrence School System in 1999. Reva was united in marriage to William H. Carrington on July 1, 1956 in Bay City, MI. Surviving is William Sousley, later life partner of Lawrence; daughter, Elizabeth Carrington; granddaughter, Caitlin Crenshaw; grandson, Clark Crenshaw; brother, Albert Dixon all of Richland; brother, Jerry Dixon of Bay City. Reva was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Carrington II and a son, William H. Carrington III. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.
She requested the following celebration of her life; Visitation on Friday (10/22) 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw and a memorial service Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Lawrence United Methodist Church. A private family interment will be held at Heavenly Rest Cemetery in Bay City, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Alumni Association for a scholarship fund. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Allen Vosburg Jr.
Sunday May 12, 2019 at
4:14 PM
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My love and prayers for you and yours. You were a great friend and grand individual. I will always remember our time together and I use those memories to teach others as you would. I will have the times with Billy and the smile on his face in my heart. Reva, God speed and I miss you so much.
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Jackie McCaffrey Moyer
Tuesday April 21, 2015 at
10:44 PM
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Reva was my room mate at Western in
our first year. We shared many good
times and memories.
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Patricia D. Wilcox
Thursday October 28, 2010 at
9:03 PM
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family in the loss of Reva. I taught Home Economics at Otsego H.S. for several years. I often went to summer conferences with her. We shared many good times together there. Lots of fun memories and laughter.
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Kathy Brittan M.D.
Tuesday October 26, 2010 at
8:33 PM
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I will miss Reva. She was a wonderful caring woman with great courage.
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Geraldine Bates Sampsell
Tuesday October 26, 2010 at
3:03 PM
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Mrs Carrington was my homemec teacher. I always thought a lot of her. She was a very special lady.
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Ann and Terry Blakely
Monday October 25, 2010 at
7:39 PM
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Dear Beth and Family: Your Mother was a lovely person. Memories of good times will help sustain you during this sad time.
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Richard & Savilla Reminder
Thursday October 21, 2010 at
8:52 PM
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Jerry and Pat: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Sue Zwyghuizen, MCTI
Thursday October 21, 2010 at
5:48 AM
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Beth & Family...praying for peace and strength for you during this difficult time.
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Laura Adkins(Themins)
Wednesday October 20, 2010 at
6:08 PM
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Mrs Carrington was my home economics teacher when I attended school in Lawrence...class of 81...she was an awesome teacher...and I will miss her.
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Micky Chamberlain
Wednesday October 20, 2010 at
9:34 AM
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Dear Beth and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sheila Caulder
Wednesday October 20, 2010 at
9:07 AM
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She was one of my favorite teachers while at Mattawan High School..she always had a smile for everyone. she will be missed by many.
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