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Frances
Irene Reeves, born on April 3, 1920, passed away after a lengthy
illness the morning of May 2. Frances had been a resident of
Corpus Christi and a member of First United Methodist Church
for 65 years.
Frances is
survived by her beloved husband, Tommy, of 66 years, and by
her three children, her sons, Tom and Jim Reeves of Dallas,
and daughter, Linda DiFeo of Houston.
Son Robert
Alvis Reeves and Daughter Patti Kirkpatrick preceded their
mother in death.
Frances is
also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Frances loved
her church and contributed her talents to the church throughout
her 65 years of membership. She taught Sunday School for many
years and was very active in the junior and senior high departments.
Her piano playing was enjoyed by many groups in the church
during her years of service. In 1954, Frances and her husband
began the Christian Adventure Camp program for the junior
and senior high school members. For 50 years many boys and
girls have enjoyed a Christian camping experience held each
summer at the HEB Foundation Camp in Leakey, Texas. Frances
also took part in numerous community activities. She was President
of the Insurance Women of Corpus Christi and was elected President
of the Federation of Insurance Women of Texas for 1981-1982.
She was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Corpus Christi and
enjoyed playing the piano for the Club members. Frances also
sold real estate in Corpus Christi for many years and was
a member of the Corpus Christi Real Estate Association.
A memorial
service will be held at the First United Methodist Church,
Corpus Christi, at 3:00p.m., Wednesday, May 5.
A reception
will follow the service in the Church's Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of
flowers the family requests donations be made in the memory
of Frances to the Tommy and Frances Reeves Christian Adventure
Camp Trust Fund, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1838
Corpus Christi, Texas 78403.
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