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Barbara Reaves Obituary

Barbara Ann Reaves Lansing Age 76, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 26, 2008. Barb was born May 30, 1932 in Gibson, TN the daughter of the late James Alvin and Lessie Lorene (Utley) Chester. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hillman Chester. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, and the love of her life, Willard Eugene; their children, Donald (Beverly), Ronald (Sue), Dorcas (Rich) Albertson, Glenda (Greg) Stevens; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; foster daughter, Kelly Rossman; brother, Alvin (Beatrice) Chester; and sisters, Reba (Wally) Hobson, Janice (James Earl) Adams. Barb enjoyed golfing, bowling, but her true passion was caring for and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed many trips back home to Tennessee to see her brothers and sisters. She also took pleasure in working for the Lansing Public Schools as a lunch assistant where she dearly loved the children, who affectionately called her Ms. Barb. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel In The Pines Funeral Home in Lansing with Pastor Dennis Taylor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Delta Center Cemetery in Delta Township. Family will be receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan/Hospice in memory of Barb.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Melodie Leighty

October 11, 2008

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

My deepest sympathy to the Reaves family. I was a friend of Glendas when we were children and Mrs. Reaves was always so warm and made me feel like a part of the family. I still remember her great southern style home cooking.

I am so sorry for your loss Mr. Reaves and Glenda. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Patti & Leon Peek

October 2, 2008

Dorcas, I was very saddened to hear of your mom's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard Lathrop Jr

September 30, 2008

Greg , Glenda & family- with our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Richard & Marsha Lathrop (Stacie and Andy's Mom and Dad)

Gerri McKenzie

September 29, 2008

Dorcas, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Remember the good times and cherish your memories. Time will help to heal you all. God Bless you all. Gerri and Ashley

Stacie and Andy Varner

September 29, 2008

Greg and Glenda and family-remember the wonderful times you all are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time we love you

Gary Bebee

September 28, 2008

Peace be with Barb, and her loving family, she was a great neighbor as I was growing up and I was saddened to hear of her passing.

Michelle Babcock

September 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Eugene, and Glenda we are so sorry about the loss of your Wife and Mother. May God be with you and your Family.

Love, David, Shelly, Jeremy, Joseph, Hannah Babcock

Joe and Karen Riley

September 28, 2008

We were saddened to hear that Barb passed away. Please accept our prayers and condolences. We were neighbors once and, through God's grace, we will be again.

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