Aileen Reece Reeves
February 25, 1936 ~ October 20, 2015
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Aileen Reece Reeves, 79, of Leicester, flew away to Heaven on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was the daughter of the late Blance Anders Reece West and stepfather Clyde Reece. She was also preceded in death by her husband Homer Burnette "H.B." Reeves and a sister Jane Reece Rhodarmer.
Aileen is survived by daughters, Freida Reeves Wyatt and husband Doug and Ranee Reeves Reynolds and husband Billy, all of Leicester; grandchildren Zachary Wyatt and Jill Reynolds; sister Velda Robertson and brothers, Calvin Reece and Keith Reece; many cousin, nieces and nephews; also all the children that she babysat over the years and her friend and caregiver, Cil Kirkpatrick.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ricky Townsend and Rev. GE Freeman officiating. Interment will follow at the Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 2206 Bear Creek Rd., Leicester NC.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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We celebrate Aileen’s restored life where there won’t be any falling away. I know she is happier than she has ever been and we look forward to seeing her when we graduate! Love you all.
Thoughts and prayers for all of family. God bless
Steve & Evelyn Anders
To the family of Aileen,
My deepest condolences. I pray that God will comfort each of you during this difficult time. Aileen did a lot of sewing for me; made my dresses for my son’s weddings and also for my daughter’s wedding. My Mother and Aileen worked together and when I would go to Aileen’s for a fitting, sometimes, I took Mother with me. She and Aileen were so funny together; talking about all that they use to do. I remember Aileen fondly. She was the best.
Joyce Dover Evans
She was such a good friend to me.She will be missed by so many, She is whole again and with the Lord .God be with all of you.
Thinking of you Freida and Rane during this time. I know mom always talked so sweet about your mom. Your in our thoughts and Prayers .
Love,
John & Hope Parker
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Freida and Ranee. We loved her so much. We are going to rejoice for her, for she is whole again. But we will never stop missing our dear sweet friend. Love, Jack and Cindy Plemmons
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you today during this very sad time. I have so many special memories of your Mama. She always treated me like one of her own and I will never forget it. Heaven certainly gained a special angel yesterday. She was such a Godly person and I have no doubt that being able to witness how she led her daily life helped to influence mine. So thankful that she is finally home and her suffering here on earth is over. We love you and continue to keep you in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed very much.
We will get to see her one day and she will have open arms for all left behind.
Freida,Ranee and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my prayers and deepest sympathy.
Ranee and family, I was so sorry to learn about your mom’s passing. Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Aileen’s Christian witness spoke volumes without words. She was always loving and kind. Prayers for God’s blessings of peace and comfort. Love you all.
Our heartfelt condolence for all the family. We know that Aileen is in a much better place and free of all pain. Our prayers are with you.
Joel & Kate Williams
Ranee and family,
My condolences to your family.
Ranee and family so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing wanted to let you know you all are in our prayers and God bless you
Ranee – Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing your Mom is free at last and has joined HB in heaven. God bless and keep you all during this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy for your loss. May your fond memories shared and the resurrection hope Jesus Christ spoke about in the Bible at John 5:28,29 be a source of comfort for each of you at this sad time. (Acts 24:15; Isaiah 26:19)
To all the family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
It is hard to put into words how much some people have meant to your life. I have so many memories of Aileen. From spending g the night with Ranee to being included on their family vacations. Aileen may have had 2 biological daughters, but she mothered so many more! From making costumes for the Christmas plays to.giving 30 year olds dating advise and wisdom regarding relationships (ok! we didn’t always agree with the advise)…she was special to me! Missing you, Missy Aileen.
Ranee and family, Heaven is so much sweeter now since your sweet mama is there. You will be lonesome without her but you have many memories to sustain you until you are reunited with her in heaven. May our Lord comfort you and give you peace in the days ahead. Our love and prayers to you all. Joe and Martha