Melba Faye Reeves
June 7, 1940 ~ September 26, 2021
Melba Faye Reeves, age 81, of Palestine, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, the 26th day of September 2021. Mrs. Reeves was born in Elsa, Texas on the 7th day of June 1940, to parents Willis Hooper and Lois Fay Beaird.
Mrs. Reeves was a loving mother and grandmother who took great pride in raising her family. She genuinely loved people and would always check in on family and friends to make sure they were doing well. She never missed an opportunity to give someone a hug and let them know that she cared. When her husband Cush was alive, she enjoyed traveling and seeing new sites. Mrs. Reeves was a collector of many things. She will be greatly missed and forever loved.
She joins in Heaven her parents, Willis and Lois Hooper; husband, L. E. "Cush" Reeves; and brother, E. W. Hooper; and great-granddaughter, Carrigan Jolene Christensen.
Mrs. Reeves leaves behind her daughters, Ann Stillman and husband Ben, Nan Lomax and husband David; son, Bob Reeves and wife Peggy; grandchildren, Richard Lomax and wife Misty, Danny Christensen and wife Julia, Kimberly Owen and husband Jason, Dustin Lomax and wife Heather, Eric Christensen and wife Kayla, Collin Reeves and wife Morgan and Raygen Lomax; fourteen great-grandchildren and one on the way. Also left to remember the good times are a host of dear friends.
Friends are invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening, on Wednesday, the 29th day of September 2021 at Rhone Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Melba Reeves are to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 30th day of September 2021 at Our Acre Cemetery with Bro. Jack Smith, Jr. and Trey Comstock officiating.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Mrs. Reeves grandsons.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions can be directed towards a charity of one's choice.
Funeral services for Melba Faye Reeves are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Sending Prayers for the family. I worked with Melba and Cush at Lakeview. They are dearly missed.
I had the pleasure of doing Melbas hair for this past year, she was a sweet lady, my sincere condolences to her family and many friends.
Dear Ann,Nan, Robert and families.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother,grandmother, relative and a dear friend to many. My family and I enjoyed many years of acquaintance we had with her through First Methodist Church. She, Cush and the family were always pillars of the church and helpful in many ways . She was a friendly and lovely lady, whom I will miss.
Melba has been such a huge part of my life since first meeting back at church camp in 1972. She & Cush were my other parents. I wii miss her here in this world but look forward to seeing her again in Heaven where we will rejoyous. All my love to Ann,Nan and Bob and the rest of the family.
Im so sorry for the loss of such a loving person. Always had a smile on her face that came her heart.
Melba Reeves (along with her late husband Cush) provided a memorable friendship within the realm of our family for many decadessimply put, they were good people. When Melba hugged you and said she loved you, it was the most genuine, sincere show of affectionand you felt loved. She also had a smile that left an indelible mark. I, like many, grew up and older in and outside our Methodist Church, knowing the love and support of Melba and Cush Reeves; and no matter the passage of time, their interest in our lives never dimmed. In the latter years, Melba would call regularly checking on my own mother, also named Melba, and no matter what her own health issues might be, she was always a constant source of encouragement and goodwill for her friends; always praying for them and finding ways to lift them up. This sweet soul will be remembered in the hearts of many; and she will be greatly missed.
Our prayers go out to her daughters and son, and their families during this time of remembrance and transition.
The Ratliff Family / Melba Freeman
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family. We knew Melba and Cush well and for years. My husband was a classmate of Melba and we would all have lunch together once a month. Melba will surely be missed. She was such a kind and caring person. God Bless your family during this sad timeï¸
Dear family
Melba was one of the sweetest lady I’ve ever known. She.always had a hug and had time to visit. I will always keep her in my heart and will miss her.
Joy Brumley
My deepest sympathies go to Ann Nan and Robert. Your mother and grandmother were two of the sweetest memories I hold in my heart. May your mom rest in peace beside the love of her life your daddy. Sending my love and prayers.
Melba has been a dear friend of mine since elementary school. She was at a class of 58 lunch about two weeks ago looking good and seemed to be well. She was a very kind and loving person. My heart goes out to her friends and family. She will be misse
I always enjoyed the warm interaction with Mr. and Mrs. Reeves whenever we would see each other at different events. They complimented each other in such a fun loving way. They left memory prints on my heart.
God’s blessings,
Becky Lincoln Cooksey
Dear Ann, Nan, Bob and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Many of my fondest childhood memories are of your parents. Your mother was a precious, sweet lady that modeled Jesus. She will be greatly missed.
Laura Sutton King