Claudette Deans Reges
April 19, 1943 ~ July 14, 2024
ROCKY MOUNT – Claudette Deans Reges, age 81, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Born in Red Oak, NC on April 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Claude Earl Deans and Murveree Fisher Deans. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Jon Smith.
Claudette graduated from Red Oak High School and Atlantic Christian College. She taught for nine years in Bertie County, Swift Creek, and Red Oak. Claudette was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church and served for many years as the Choir Director of both the youth and adult choirs. She loved her church family and her friends, but most of all she loved her family.
Claudette is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 59 years, Roger Dixon Reges; her sister, Becky Lou Deans Smith; her two caring and devoted daughters, Heather Reges Thompson and husband, Chad Wayne Thompson and Kristie Reges; her grandchildren, Anna Shaye, Brooke, and Brody Thompson, and Mia Elder; her niece, Susanne Smith Williford; her nephew, Brian Smith; and many cousins.
A Celebration of Claudette’s Life will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, 4:00 PM at Red Oak Baptist Church, 4861 Church Street, Battleboro, NC 27809 with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to her special caregiver, Dale, for her loving kindness and support as well as the generous staff of Nash UNC’s 5th Floor for providing comfort to Claudette and her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Claudette’s memory to Red Oak Baptist Church Building Fund, 4861 Church Street, Battleboro, NC 27809.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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When I think of Claudette I think of her beauty inside and out. We had many fun times working together with the choirs for 40+ years. I remember when Rucker called a meeting for anyone that had any musical talent years ago and many years later Claudette, Jackie and me worked with cantatas and special music.
We traveled together and ate together and had fun together. She would always call when she had a medical problem. She called me her community nurse. Most of the time she followed instructions! She will surely be missed by all whose lives she touched.
Praying for your family! You are in our thought!
Our Paryers go out to Claudette family I know she will be missed by all
L.C. And Rachel Griffin
Flowers of many colors in loving memory of my sister and aunt to Brian and Susanne.
Claudette was a kind & lovely person. Fond memories when she was my cheerleading coach many years ago at Red Oak elementary school. Condolences to Roger & entire family. God Bless! With love, Faye B. Smith
May your memories of Claudette bring you peace and comfort. Sending our love.
Becky Lou, so sorry to hear of Claudette’s death. I remember some of the good adventures you, Alan/ “Moe” and I had playing in the tunnel under the road at Flat Rock. Seems like Claudette was always the one appointed to come down and tell us to “get out!” I am so glad we had such good female sports role models as Barbara & Claudette. Thinking of you with love and best wishes. –Polly Moore