Ralpha Elisabeth Reavis
January 31, 1940 – September 25, 2022
Ralpha Elisabeth Reavis, 82, of Owings passed away September 25, 2022, with her husband by her side. She was born January 31, 1940, in Eisenschmitt, Germany to Ralph and Maria (Lauer) Cairns. Ralpha grew up in Eisenschmitt and moved to Hill Air Force Base in Utah in 1957. She married Melvin Reavis in 1967 and they lived in Newbury, England before moving back to the United States in 1979. They settled in Owings in 1984. Ralpha was an excellent cook and very talented at sewing and knitting.
Ralpha is survived by her husband Melvin Reavis of Owings, children Andreas Saldivar of Chesapeake Beach, Tanya Donaldson of Chapel Hill, NC, and Dmitri Reavis of Laguna Beach, CA and grandchildren Christopher Reavis of Greenbelt, Emily Donaldson of Chapel Hill, NC, and Andrew and Sophie Reavis of Laguna Beach, CA.
The services for Ralpha will be private.
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27 Sep 2022
5:40pm
Always “Mrs. Reavis” to me. To my “extra mom”, you always lit up a room with your passionate energy and smiles. I also loved your cooking with a special fondness for your secret rum cake. You are sorely missed.
To the Reavis family, our deepest condolences.
Paul and Renee Lennon
City
Clarksville
State
MD
28 Sep 2022
12:08pm
My heart breaks, Melvin. She was a gem. What a privilege to know the both of you. You were so lovely when I lost my Ron. The photo of Ralpha with your beloved pets is wonderful. After the photo was taken, I bet she went out and whipped up a batch of those incredible rainbow cookies.
City
Owings
State
Md
29 Sep 2022
10:47am
To the whole Reavis family, I am so truly sorry to hear about Ralpha’s passing. As I shared with Dmitri, I remember going to the Reavis home once for dinner, 35+(?) years ago. She made chicken enchiladas. It was the first time I’d ever had enchiladas. I remember thinking, “these are amazing!” A random story, but one that has stuck with me my entire life. Just shows how simple acts and kindness that may be thought nothing of at the time, may be thought of for a lifetime.
My condolences to the family. If there is anything you need, let me know.
With love, Dave Lennon, Michele Hane, Sophia Lennon, and Alexander Lennon.
City
Reston
State
VA
29 Sep 2022
2:12pm
So very sorry to hear about Ralpha’s passing. She was such a good friend to our entire family. May the many memories of love and laughter comfort us all as we carry the heart-breaking void that is left in our hearts.
Michael
City
Washington
State
DC
29 Sep 2022
2:51pm
Dmitri, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Our love and deepest condolences to the entire Reavis family. Elizabeth and family
City
Madrid
State
Spain
29 Sep 2022
9:54pm
Mel, My sincere condolences for your loss. I only met her once, but I knew she was special. I wish you and your family peace. I Will remember you and her in my prayers.
City
Solomons
State
MD
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Always “Mrs. Reavis” to me. To my “extra mom”, you always lit up a room with your passionate energy and smiles. I also loved your cooking with a special fondness for your secret rum cake. You are sorely missed.
To the Reavis family, our deepest condolences.
Paul and Renee Lennon
My heart breaks, Melvin. She was a gem. What a privilege to know the both of you. You were so lovely when I lost my Ron. The photo of Ralpha with your beloved pets is wonderful. After the photo was taken, I bet she went out and whipped up a batch of those incredible rainbow cookies.
To the whole Reavis family, I am so truly sorry to hear about Ralpha’s passing. As I shared with Dmitri, I remember going to the Reavis home once for dinner, 35+(?) years ago. She made chicken enchiladas. It was the first time I’d ever had enchiladas. I remember thinking, “these are amazing!” A random story, but one that has stuck with me my entire life. Just shows how simple acts and kindness that may be thought nothing of at the time, may be thought of for a lifetime.
My condolences to the family. If there is anything you need, let me know.
With love, Dave Lennon, Michele Hane, Sophia Lennon, and Alexander Lennon.
So very sorry to hear about Ralpha’s passing. She was such a good friend to our entire family. May the many memories of love and laughter comfort us all as we carry the heart-breaking void that is left in our hearts.
Michael
Dmitri, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Our love and deepest condolences to the entire Reavis family. Elizabeth and family
Mel, My sincere condolences for your loss. I only met her once, but I knew she was special. I wish you and your family peace. I Will remember you and her in my prayers.