Reavis M. Dennison

Reavis Morrisette Byrd Dennison age 81, a native of Pascagoula and longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on November 3, 2021 in Ocean Springs. She was a graduate of Pascagoula High School, and soon met and fell in love with her now husband of over 57 years, Denny.  She then became a devoted, loving military wife, and a wonderful homemaker, mother and grandmother. Reavis enjoyed cooking and gardening, spending time with friends, but most of all, she enjoyed her family time. She always said, “Always look up at the stars, NOT down at your feet”.

She is preceded in death by her father, General Morrisette Byrd; her mother, Annie Lou Byrd; and her daughter, Kimberly Denise Ruple.

Reavis is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Hursel A. “Denny” Dennison, Jr.; her daughter, Val Dennison Marcy; her son in law, Charles W. Ruple, Jr.; her four grandchildren, Michael Steven Ruple and wife Charlene Elaine, Jessica Christine Ruple (Chad Rudenza), Andrew Taylor Kestner, and Sydney Elizabeth Kestner (Kasey Aaron Meares); and her three great grandchildren whom she adored, Raegan Elizabeth Ruple, Kimberly Grace Ruple and Parker Aaron Meares; numerous relatives and dear friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 with a visitation from 2:30 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. service at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County. A gathering for family and friends will take place after the service at their home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to GOCA at www.gaovariancancer.org

Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County is proudly serving the family.  Share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com