Reba Eaves Gour

Reba Eaves Gour, 93, entered into her Eternal Rest on April 4, 2026. She was born on November 18, 1932 in Athens, Tennessee and lived a life defined by love, devotion, and selflessness.

Known by many names—Mother, Mammaw, Mimi, Granny, Gran, and RJ—she was a constant source of comfort, strength, and unconditional love to all who knew her. Reba’s life revolved around her family, and she gave endlessly of her time, her heart, and her care. Whether through her homemade biscuits, a warm hug, or just being present, she made everyone feel special and deeply loved. She was faithful and devoted to her church during her years in Shreveport, and her faith remained a guiding light throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Gour, grandson, Kevin Gour Woolverton and daughter-in-law, Carole Gour. 

She is survived by her children: Ronnie Gour, Glenda Griffis and her husband, Jerod, and Brenda Birmingham and her husband, Jim.

Reba is also survived by her two sisters, Dot Townsend and Patsy Barton.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Mark Gour, Kimberly Hutchinson, Cynthia Honeycutt, Laura Sands, and Amanda Schoggin, along with eleven great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren, each carrying forward her sweet spirit and love.

The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to her special, God-sent caregivers—Yolanda, Wilda, Keisha, Dominque “Dee”—as well as her very special hospice nurse, Kay Richards, all of whom cared for and loved her deeply.

Reba will be remembered for her generous spirit and her unwavering love for her family. Her legacy is one of kindness, compassion, and a life centered around those she loved most.

Her presence will be deeply missed, but the love she gave so freely will live on in all who were blessed to know her.

Funeral services for Reba will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport. Officiating the service will be Jimmy Gour.

Honoring Reba as pallbearers will be Dustin Gour, Chandler Smith, Tyson Hutchinson, Kyle Sands, Ryan Sands, and Braydon Schoggin.