Reba Dula Drum

Lenoir, NC - Mrs. Reba Dula Drum, age 86, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home in beautiful Yadkin Valley.She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, Dwight L. Drum, son, Robin L Drum, grandson, Reston L. Drum, grandson- in-law, Daniel Silverman, her parents, Walter and Vergie Dula, brother Ransom R. Dula, and sisters Wanda Ruth and Ruby Dula. Survivors include daughter, Sheila Lloyd (husband Chuck) of Sanford NC, son, Gregory Drum of Lenoir, son, Reggie Drum (wife Jennifer) of Knoxville TN, daughter Sonya Parlier of Lenoir, grandchildren Carol Reigrut (husband Joe) of Canfield OH, Shelly Silverman of Atlanta GA, Jared Parlier (wife Jessica) of Miller’s Creek NC, Meghan Drum of Wilmington, NC and Emma, Abbie, and Rylan Drum, all of Knoxville TN, great grandchildren Hailey, Joey, and Matthew Reigrut and Emberlyn Parlier, brothers Russell Dula, Roger (wife Darlene) Dula and sisters Rita Cheek and Regina Allen, all of Lenoir. Reba was a life-long member of Piney Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the WMU and church choir.Even through her darkest days, her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ strengthened her to soldier on.Always faithful, she knew that Jesus was the way, the truth and the life. Reba spent her early years growing up in beautiful Yadkin Valley and was the valedictorian of the class of 1951 at Happy Valley High School.After they married, she and Dwight raised four children teaching them the value of hard work and perseverance. Reba’s ability to cook started at a very young age.Over the years, she developed into the phenomenal cook that her family and others grew to love.She enjoyed cooking for her family most, but still made sure to cook for church socials and those in need. She and Dwight were avid gardeners for many years until their health prevented them from continuing.Their gardens produced many fruits and vegetables that were used in the delicious foods for which she was known. She relished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Always, the doting grandmother, she made sure each of them had what “they” wanted to eat as well as many other sweets and treats.She was there to intervene when the “grands” behavior was somewhat lacking, especially when “her” kids were ready to deliver some loving correction. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory of Lenoir are serving the Drum family.Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.evansfuneralservice.com. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:00 am at Evans Funeral Service with a celebration of Reba’s life immediately following at 11:00 am with Pastor Gil Larew officiating.Interment will follow the service at the Piney Grove Baptist Church cemetery.The family will also receive friends at the family homeplace after the burial.