Bennettsville, SC

Betty Jane Chavis-Reeves, 86, entered into rest on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Betty was born June 20, 1937, in Bennettsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Tyson Brooks Chavis and Meloise Brigman Chavis. Betty was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Betty retired from Delta Mills and Ford Motor Company. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, and canning. One of her favorite past times was going to flea markets. 

Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Charles Reeves of Bennettsville, SC, Harold Reeves (Angela) of Bennettsville, SC, Anthony Moore (Sue) of Georgia, James Moore III of Bennettsville, SC; daughters, Sandy Reeves Bryant (Tony) of Bennettsville, SC, Shirley Caulder (Charles) of Clio, SC, Kathy Moore of Bennettsville, SC, Virginia Moore Miles (Jennings) of Bennettsville, SC; eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a honorary son, James Prince; and her beloved dog, Missy.

Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Reeves; brothers, Bryant Chavis, Hughie Chavis; and a sister, Mary-Alice Chavis Lanthier.

The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

A funeral service will be held 5:00 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. Burial will be in the Chavis Cemetery, Bennettsville, SC 29512.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crescent Hospice, 1039 Cheraw Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512.  

Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Chavis-Reeves family.