Reva Russell, daughter of Joseph Lambert and Vinnie (Cooley) Lambert was born on Dec. 16, 1913 in Drury, MO and passed away on Aug. 24, 2008 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO at the age of 94 years.

Reva was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the Ava community.
On Oct. 21, 1934 Reva and Donald Bliss Russell were united in marriage in Bertha, MO and to this union three children were born.
Reva was a founding member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Ava, MO. She also served as the churches secretary and treasurer for several years. Reva enjoyed fishing, gardening and going to church. She loved life and loved being with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Don in 1967, a daughter, Rowena Darlene Forbes, a grandson, Gary Tetrick, one sister, Goldie Dooms and three brothers, Clark, Archie and Ferley Lambert.

Reva is survived by one daughter & husband, Glendoris & Hase Tetrick, Brixey, MO, one son Oscar Russell, Blue Grass, IA, a son-in-law, Bob Forbes, Mtn. Grove, MO, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services are Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with the Reverends Alva Thurman, Dale Garrison and James Moore officiating. Visitation is Wed., 1:00 p.m. to service time at the funeral home. Family requests memorials to Blanche Cemetery.