Jancy Thorne Reavis Scholarship Endowment
The Jancy Thorne Reavis College Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Roswell United Methodist Church member who has been selected based on their consistent walk of faith, family involvement and higher education aspirations.
Dear friends,
Because of friends like you, we have reached the minimum goal of $25,000 to open the Jancy Thorne Reavis Scholarship Endowment. THANK YOU!
We sincerely appreciate the unwavering support of the RUMC community and the broader local community; your contributions have been invaluable, and it is essential for us to acknowledge how significant this support has been to the raising of our children. The principles of faith, family, and education intertwine beautifully and complement each other in profound ways.
Living a Christ-centered life, combined with Jancy’s deep passion for both family and teaching, presents a fitting tribute to honor Jancy's legacy by establishing an endowment dedicated to assisting students with their college funding needs. This endowment will generate earnings that will be awarded in the form of college scholarships, providing crucial financial support for students pursuing their educational goals.
Now that we have reached fundraising goal, all gifts and any gift hereafter is invested. After 3-years of maturing, the scholarship will be annually awarded to a RUMC active member. This student will be selected based on their consistent walk of faith and higher educational desires.
Thank you for helping us celebrate Jancy and keeping her legacy alive.
In His love,
Phil Reavis
and
Duncan and Katie Reavis
Special Thanks to the Endowment’s founding donors:
Cathy Armstrong
Anne & Tim Barnett
Laura & Chris Bott
Kristin & Pad Boyle
Monica &
Mike Chambers
Gina & Mike Cook
Melissa & Will Eckhardt
Kelly & Dave Ehrhardt
Ruthie & Tom Ellis
Kristen & Jeff Esposito
Kerry & Jim Flading
Angela Fraser
Susan & John Goins
Leigh & Bill Hebbe
Tina & Malik Herron
Andrea & Matt Hoitsma
Julia Hoover
Alice Jones
David Jones
Tana & Wade Kids
Stacey & Jeff Kramer
Toni-Lee & Ken Kramer
Cathy Landers
Marlynn &
Dean Lavender
Amanda & Matt Layne
Lisa & Mark Lewis
Elizabeth & John Lewis
Gina & Steve Manley
Kelly & Darren Marcuzzi
Catherine McCarthy
Meg & Paul McClung
Sally & Rob McKenzie
Chris & Brian McSherry
Angela & Brian Medley
Susan Miller &
Dave Nasser
Jill Muir
Carolyn & Bob Osborne
Allison & Drew Peace
Debbie & Lee Pettit
Amanda & Mike Picchi
Anna & Dwight Plyler
Phil, Katie &
Duncan Reavis
Teresa & Robin Reavis
Holly & Stephen Smith
Melaney Smith
Suzy & James Stickles
Leesa & Mark Stout
Bess Thomas
Kathy Thomas
Ernest Thorne
Diana & Mid Thorne
Jackie & Jere Thorne
Missy & David Trice
Toni & Doug Waldmann
Tiffany & Rob Walton
Lolly & Roger Ward
Gifts recorded as of
December 31, 2024
Meet Jancy
Jancy was a southern charm from Millen, GA. She graduated from Edmund Burke Academy, the University of Georgia and received her Masters in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University. She met her true love Phil in Savannah, GA, moved to Atlanta, GA and were married on May 21, 1994. After moving to Roswell in 1995, they raised two wonderful children, Katie and Duncan.
Her faith was everything to her, a cornerstone of her existence. Together with Phil, they lived a life that was deeply rooted in their shared beliefs and parented with a Christ-centered approach, positively influencing those around them. Their commitment to their faith radiated an infectious joy that was felt by everyone they encountered. This joy stemmed from her profound love for the Lord, coupled with a vibrant zest for life that truly typified her character and highlighted what she meant to all of us.
Family was her greatest passion and the cornerstone of her life. Each morning began with her cherished time spent with Katie and Duncan, where they would engage in delightful conversations about the manners of the day. She encouraged them to explore and find their own faith while providing unwavering support. Additionally, she was always on the lookout for ways to help them discover their own unique passions as they grew and matured. Her warm and inviting spirit inspired everyone around her, creating an atmosphere that made each individual feel as if they were part of her extended family.
Professionally, her passion was deeply rooted in teaching kindergarten and first grade children. She began her career as a dedicated preschool teacher at Northbrook United Methodist Preschool before transitioning to Woodland Elementary School, and ultimately, she spent the last nine years at Roswell North Elementary School, contributing to her impressive total of 18 years as a teacher. She cherished her time with her “itty bittys,” finding great joy in nurturing their potential and watching them grow and learn.
Jancy packed in a lifetime of love, fun and adventure. She was a mentor in every way possible to both the itty bitty and big ones. The world is better because of her.
Katie and Duncan tried to stay neutral. That all changed when they both went to the University of Georgia, just like Jancy.
Together for nearly three decades, Jancy and Phil filled their lives with love, enjoyment, and excitement throughout their journey.
Jancy, with Roswell North Elementary kindergarten teachers and assistants, taught academics along with manners & respect.
Jancy and her brother, Mid, both graduated from the University of Georgia. Jancy loved cheering on her Dawgs at every opportunity.
Jancy’s enthusiasm was infectious! She always made every lesson for her students fun and interactive.
Their marriage was defined by unconditional love for each other through the obstacles they faced or the joys they experienced.
Jancy started each school day with Katie and Duncan teaching them the manner of the day and faith encouragement.
Jancy enjoyed social events and formed long lasting friendships with these ladies as their children grew up together.
Jancy was a Georgia Bulldog through and through and cheered on her Dawgs at every opportunity.
The Roswell United Methodist Church community and ministries is an important part of their Christ-centered life.
"Happy Fri-Yay" would spread the hallways at Roswell North Elementary. Kids, teachers and parents celebrate Jancy every Friday.
Jancy and Phil cheered on their Bulldogs and Gamecocks respectively and attended 29 UGA/USC football games together.
Jancy established lifelong bonds with her Phi Mu sisters at the University of Georgia. They traveled and celebrated milestone birthdays.
Lifelong relationships formed through Katie’s days at Roswell High School and Duncan’s days at Blessed Trinity High School.
As one of her hidden talents, Jancy loved painting pieces like this one she created for Katie’s first college apartment.
Jancy and her family loved traveling together including this trip to the beautiful National Parks in Utah.
Jancy and Katie could have fun anywhere, and especially loved spending time at the beach together!
Jancy and Duncan, smiling and laughing while taking his high school senior photos.
We thank you for your continued remembrance of our beloved Jancy. She thought the world of each of you.
— The Reavis Family
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in memory of Jancy
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RUMC Foundation, Inc.
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For the Jancy Thorne Reavis Endowment
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Jancy Thorne Reavis Endowment
814 Mimosa Blvd.
Roswell, GA 30075 -
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