Reva Lois Slyter

Reva Lois Slyter

Reva Lois Slyter (Armstrong), 92 years old of Edmore went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Reva was born July 23, 1927 in Stanwood, MI. She grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Big Rapids High School, graduating with the class of 1947. She was employed by the State of Michigan working at the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids as a nurse's aide for over 50 years, retiring in 1989. She was a faithful member of the Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Edmore and she loved the Lord. Reva enjoyed watching the birds and playing at card parties but her most favorite pastime was spending time with family and working in her flower gardens.

Reva leaves behind her children, Larry Slyter, Connie Loper, Carrol Lamb, Lee (Mary) Slyter, and Dawnn (Josh) Barnes; she also raised 3 grandchildren, Jeni, Dale and Alan; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 17 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Bernard Armstrong, David (Karen) Armstrong, Audrey Vining, and Maxine Mowan; and numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.

Reva is preceded in death by her parents; son, Lynn Slyter and siblings, Elden Armstrong and Francis Shipley.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Stanwood at 11:00 A.M. Visitation for Reva will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 4 to 8 P.M. at Maier Family Funeral Home, due to the current Coronavirus restrictions keeping distancing in mind. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Reva's memory to Grace Fellowship Baptist Church or Hospice of Michigan

Care and arrangements entrusted to the Maier Family Funeral Home. www.maierfuneralhome.com 989-644-5000.