Reba Lucille (Gaston) Loyd, 86, of Titusville FL, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Ocean View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Smyrna Beach, FL. She was born September 21, 1932 in Bluford, IL the daughter of John Gaston and Phoebe (Meador) Gaston. She married the love of her life Benford (Benny) Loyd on February 10, 1950. To this union 4 children were born, three sons and one daughter. She was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Titusville, FL. She professed faith in Christ early in life and served Christ her Savior until death. She was a faithful companion, loving mother/grandmother, and was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Benny Loyd; two sons, Gene Loyd (wife Joan) and Jesse Loyd (wife Maggie) of Titusville, FL; one daughter, Brenda (Loyd) Rahn (husband Don) of Lebanon, TN; one daughter-in-law Martha Loyd of Kingsley, IA; ten Grandchildren; sixteen Great Grandchildren; one Great-Great Grandchild; three young ladies who adopted her as their mother; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her eldest son, Delbert Loyd; and three brothers.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., followed by Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at North Brevard Funeral Home, 1450 Norwood Ave, Titusville, FL. For more information or to leave an on-line tribute go to https://www.northbrevardfuneralhome.com/