Axton……Reesa Witt Rivera, age 60 of Axton died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born March 18, 1963 in Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Reecie Dewel Witt and Bernice "Bunny" Mae Yeatts Witt. She was predeceased by a son, Corey Van Karkenny. Reesa was a CNA. The beach was Reesa's happy place. She loved her grandchildren and she enjoyed painting, cooking, and watching crime shows.

She is survived by one daughter, Courtney Karkenny of Axton; one brother, Rodney Witt and wife, Pattie of Tennessee; and two grandchildren, Gracie Witt and Camryn Witt.

Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Tim Lane.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .