Reva Jean Owens

Reva Jean Owens, 79, of Adel, IA passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Eden Acres Campus of Perry Lutheran Homes in Perry, IA. A graveside service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Leon Cemetery in Leon, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made out to the Crisis Intervention & Advocacy (911 Court St. Ste 1, Adel, IA 50003). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.calwellparrish.com

Reva was born to Ernest Owens and Mary (Perdue) Owens in Leon, IA. Reva attended Norwoodville schools. Revas first job was carhop at the age of 14 at Millie’s Tenderloin in Des Moines, IA. Through the years she enjoyed working with the public and retired from Woodward Resource Center. In retirement Reva enjoyed time with her family, reading, working on puzzles and going “junkin for the perfect treasures”. Reva was known for her kitchen always being open, just like her home and her heart.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Mary Owens, one son, Michael Riggen and six siblings: Robert Sheldahl, Roberta Lee, Rose Anne Phipps, Ronnie Owens, Raymond Owens, and Ricci Owens.

She is survived by her three children; Tina (Joe) Gough of Perry, IA, Jeffrey (Lady) Riggen of Adel, IA and Lana (Mark) Riggen of Adel, IA, seven grandchildren: Heather (Joe) Motley, Jermey (Ashley) Riggen, Zachary Wessels, Cayenne (Kaleb) Keller, Joshua (Natalie) Gough, Chaz Wessels, Marina (Jeremy) Riggen, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews.

Reva will be remembered for her warm smile, feisty spirit, the way she made people feel welcomed and valued. Knowing that her legacy will live on through her family that she cherished and those souls that she touched.