Reva Sue Raider

Reva Sue Raider, 83, loving wife for 55 years of Joseph “Joe” Delbert Raider, left her earthly home on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 surrounded by her precious family. She was a native of Madison County, born May 2, 1942, to the late Willie and Bessie Webb Garrett, being one of eight children. Reva was a devoted teacher who taught at Huntertown Elementary in Woodford County for 28 years and then at Lexington Christian Academy for 6 years. She was a member of the Nicholasville Methodist Church for many years. Her passions were reading, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband Joe, she leaves wonderful memories with daughters Pamela Jo Seamands, husband Matt, and Emily Sue Elder, husband Mike, and grandchildren Kayla Seamands, Andrew Seamands, Allie Seamands, Jeni Elder, and Madalyn Elder. Her childhood memories will remain with brothers Jerry Garrett, wife Bobbye, Tommy Garrett, wife Joyce, and Larry Garrett, wife Donna. She will also be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends. Reva will be met on the shore of the river by brothers David, Ronnie, and Leo, and sister Sharon. The family will greet friends at the Nicholasville Methodist Church beginning at 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday August 11, with a Graveside Service on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Maple Grove Cemetery. Honoring her as pallbearers will be Mathew Seamands, Mike Elder, Andrew Seamands, Larry Garrett, Darian Garrett, and Mitch Garrett. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Garrett and Tommy Garrett.  “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.”

Arrangements were made by Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home, and we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Reva’s family and friends.