Reva Ernestine Thompson Lorick

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.