Iris Reaves Root Obituary
Iris Reaves Root in Porter, Texas passed away on June 17, 2026. Iris, born on March 10, 1941 in Richards, Texas, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Iris Reaves Root or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Aaron Reaves and Dorothy Ellington Reaves; her husband Thomas E. Root; and her brothers, Roy Glenn Reaves and Curtis Aaron Reaves.
She is survived by: her children, Reuben "Bubba" Gerhart of Onalaska, Texas, Brenda Gerhart of Point Blank, Danya Smith (Almond "Bubba" Smith III), Navy and Virginia; her siblings, Marcus Ray Reaves, James Lloyd Reaves and Elaine; her grandchildren, Christy Gerhart, Rieannie Gerhart, Taylor Flores, Almond Smith IV and Sarah Ann Smith; and her great grandchildren, Kasen James Wallain, Ainsley Gerhart, Eli Gerhart and Bobbie Gerhart.
