Mrs. Don deLora Reagan

In lieu of flowers please make donations to: American Cancer Society MSABC-REQ75M Team: Zeta Phi Beta (in memory of Don deLora Reagan) P. O. Box 17127 Tampa, FL 33682 or online: www.makingstrideswalk.org/IndianRiverFL “Life is not measured by the years you’ve lived, but by the joy you gave”. Don deLora Sibert Reagan was born November 23, 1942 to the late James Sibert and Corrie Matthews Sibert in Savannah, GA. Don graduated with the “Class of 1960” from Pius X High School. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Savannah State College in 1964. She also earned a second degree in Microbiology. She met Willie C. Reagan, the two fell in love and were later married in January of 1965.To this union they were blessed with two beautiful children, Darrin C. Reagan and Joy Reagan Gaillard. Don loved her children passionately, guided them through life, nurtured and groomed them into the responsible adults they are today. Her world revolved around family which was her pride and joy. Don was a woman of valor and a lady of all seasons. Once you met Don you would never forget her. She was a loving, kind, generous and soft-spoken lady and the life of the party. Don loved to dance and to entertain. She always made people feel special, loved and welcomed by taking time for others. Don had a passion for science, which led her to employment with Indian River Medical Center (Cleveland Clinic IRMC) for thirty-two years. Don opened the door for many African Americans as she was the first to be employed by this organization in the laboratory. She worked as a blood banker, a microbiologist and was an assistant to the laboratory director. Don was extensively involved with various organizations. She believed in service to others. Don was a forty-one year charter member of Lambda Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she held positions as president and vice president. Don was instrumental in organizing the young ladies in Gifford and Vero Beach in forming the Archonettes. She was also inducted into the Area IV Zeta Hall of Fame and was an Amicae sponsor. Don was a member of the Special K which is an aerobic class and she participated in the GYAC Tuesday morning bible study group. She was a long standing active member of the CCW(Council of Catholic Women) and past Parliamentarian. She also volunteered her time with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with the American Cancer Society and actively participated in the walk for supporting this cause. She was a member of the Gifford Red Hat Society, which was designed for women over the age of fifty. Don left a legacy filled with memories that continue to remain in the many lives that she touched. On July 28th, Don transitioned from earth to glory. She leaves to cherish her memories; Willie C. Reagan, her loving husband of fifty-eight years; son, Darrin of Atlanta, GA; daughter Joy (Marc) Gaillard of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Kerrington and Bryce of Atlanta GA, Darius Nichols, TX and Kyndal Gaillard of Tampa, FL; sister, Patricia (Leon) Roberts of TX; brother, Bill Lovett of Savannah, GA; niece, Kimberly (Stacy) Parish of TX; a special niece-like daughter, Noemie and Mieca-Eeja, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Don deLora Reagan

November 23, 1942 - July 28, 2023