Barbara Reeves' Obituary
Barbara N. Reeves, 86, of Vandalia, IL, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at SBL Fayette County Hospital.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Dustin Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Wednesday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Fund or the Lupus Foundation of America. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com
Barbara Nell Carron was born on November 03, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of Albert Joseph and Edith (Blais) Carron. After her father’s death she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Albert Wood. She married Roy Lee Reeves on December 31, 1986; together they celebrated nearly 37 years of marriage.
Barb was a former factory worker employed by Crane Packing. She retired in 1999 after 25 years of employment. She had an avid love for flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, and traveling. Many of her favorite memories were visiting family in Texas, Arizona, and Louisiana; she also traveled to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and took a special trip to Las Vegas with her daughter, Luana.
Her lifelong friends described her as friendly, happy, and kind. One of the many ways Barb showed her love for her family and friends was by hosting holiday feasts for them; she cherished the times spent with her family and friends.
Mrs. Reeves is survived by her husband Roy Reeves of Vandalia; daughter, Pat Beck of Vandalia; step-daughters, Rhonda & husband Jerry Rhodes of Beecher City and Lori & husband Carl Portz of Effingham; grandsons, Ricky Beck and Joey Beck; and numerous step-grandchildren, extended family, & friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ricky Wayne Beck; daughter, Luana Lynn Merlino; brother, Ronnie Carron; and sister, Patsy Gilbert.
Thank you, mom, for your love and light.
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