Mrs. Sylvester M. Reaves
April 25, 1932 - December 17, 2018
Mrs. Sylvester Mable Reaves born April 25, 1932 in Madison County, TN to the late Willie B. Watkins and Alice B. Watkins. Sylvester attended and graduated from the public school system of Madison County. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Johnson Grove M. B. Church. Sylvester was united in Holy Matrimony to Cleveland Reaves, who preceded her in death. She was a caring mother, a homemaker, loved to draw pictures and work in her flower beds. Sylvester departed this life on December 17, 2018 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by brothers: Earnest L. Watkins, Willie F. Watkins, David Watkins; sisters: Elizabeth Burton, Lee Anna McBride, Eunice Stoeling and Celester Hamlett. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters and four sons: Carolyn (Harold) Whitney; Indianapolis, IN; Diane (Nathan) Crawford, Ray Reaves, Robert (Rochelle) Reaves, Darrin (Jacqueline) Reaves, and Tony Reaves all of Jackson, TN. Nine grandchildren: Harold Whitney Jr. and Delicia McClung of Indianapolis IN; Anthony Whitney of Virginia Beach, VA; Jessica Reaves and Melanie Reaves of Nashville TN; Brandon Reaves, Jassinee Carrol,
Mrs. Sylvester Mable Reaves born April 25, 1932 in Madison County, TN to the late Willie B. Watkins and Alice B. Watkins. Sylvester attended and graduated from the public school system of Madison County. She professed a hope in Christ at... View Obituary & Service Information