Francis Edward LORICK Living LORICK Living LORICK Living LORICK Mini tree diagram
Reva Ernestine THOMPSON

Reva Ernestine THOMPSON1,1,3

12th Dec 19171,2,3 - 1st Jan 20161,3

Life History

12th Dec 1917

Born in Steprock, White, Arkansas.1,2,3

12th Jun 1949

Married Francis Edward LORICK in Arkansas County, Arkansas.2

17th Feb 1990

Death of Francis Edward LORICK in DeWitt, Arkansas, Arkansas.4,5,6

1st Jan 2016

Died in DeWitt, Arkansas, Arkansas.1,3

4th Jan 2017

Buried in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens, DeWitt, Arkansas County, Arkansas.3

Other facts

 

Birth of son Living LORICK

 

Birth of son Living LORICK

 

Birth of daughter Living LORICK

Notes

  • "Mrs. Lorick has a daughter, Ruth and 2 sons, Lee & John...along with 4 grandsons, Vann, Jess, Heath, & Corbin!  Vann & Jess are the sons of Myrna DeBerry Lorick & Lee."
    --  Tammy Lindsey DeBerry, Facebook Comment on the death of Reva Lorick, former teacher in the St Charles School, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154275401812333&set=gm.10153953627986595&type=3&theater

    Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    Francis Edward Lorick
    Age 29, Birth Year abt 1920
    Residence DeWitt, Arkansas, Arkansas
    Spouse's Name Reva Ernestine Thompson
    Spouse's Age 28
    Spouse's Residence Pangburn, White, Arkansas
    Marriage 12 Jun 1949 Arkansas County
    Marriage License Date 10 Jun 1949

    An announcement of her death appeared on a St Charles School alumni Facebook page on 3 January 2016.

    "Many of you had this little lady in the first grade.  And I'm sure some of you got a paddling, with that little wood paddle and that Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.  I did.  A lady you will never forget.  She had been in the nursing home here for several years.  Sad to say she passed away. Keep her daughter and son in your prayer. God Bless You All !!"
    --  Marilyn McSwain Rousseau, St Charles Wildcats Facebook Group, 3 January 2016, https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154275401812333&set=gm.10153953627986595&type=3&theater

    Her obituary reports she died on 1 January.  Her famly situation is confusing, with the names given here reporting her father as Ruben Bennett, and her mother as Ella Thompson, but Reva's surname as Thompson.  Also, Reva's daughter's married name is also Bennett, according to the obituary.

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    Obituary of Reva Ernestine Thompson Lorick
    Published January 3, 2017

    Reva Ernestine Thompson Lorick, 99, of DeWitt entered into eternal peace on Jan. 1, 2017. She was born in the community of Steprock in White County, Arkansas on Dec. 12, 1917, to Ruben Bennett and Ella Hartsell Thompson.

    She graduated from Plainview High School in White County. She attended Lyon College in Batesville, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority, and graduated from State Teachers College, now UCA, in Conway. Not afraid to try anything once, in 1945 she earned her pilots license at Central Flying Service in Little Rock.

    She moved to DeWitt to accept a teaching position and to also coach girls basketball. She met Francis Edward Lorick of DeWitt and they were married 40 years. He preceded her in death in 1990.

    In Reva's teaching career of 37 years in DeWitt and St. Charles, she touched the lives of many children.

    She was a charter member of the DeWitt Country Club where she loved to play golf. She spent many summers teaching her much loved grandsons how to play the game.

    She was a talented artist and painted beautiful portraits and paintings.

    Reva was a faithful member of the DeWitt Church of Christ. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, The Brush and Pallet Guild, The Art Club, The DeWitt Garden Club, AEA, and ARTA.  In her neighborhood she was known for her beautiful daffodils in the spring.

    She is survived by her children Lee Lorick and wife Stephanie of Haughton, La., Ruth Bennett and husband M.C. of Almyra, and John Lorick and wife Debbie of DeWitt. She is also survived by her grandsons, Heath Lorick of DeWitt, Vann Lorick and wife Liz of Houston, Texas, Corbin Lorick and wife Jasmine of Jonesboro, and Jess Lorick of Shreveport, La.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter in law, Myrna DeBerry Lorick.

    Reva was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to many.

    Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 1 followed by funeral services at 2 at Essex Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home.

    Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ in DeWitt or donors choice. www.essexfuneralhome.com.
    --  Essex Funeral Home, published in the Arkansas Democrtat-Gazette, 3 January 2017, http://m.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2017/jan/03/reva-ernestine-lorick-2017-01-03/
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