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Melva Reeves

May 10, 1943 — September 20, 2021

Silas Creek Chapel

Melva Reeves

Mrs. Melva McKenzie Reeves, 78, of Kernersville passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1943 to the late Melvin Hurley McKenzie and Geneva Horton McKenzie. Melva was a Devout Christian and lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church who loved her church family. She also worked for RCS Delivery Inc., as the Secretary and Treasurer. Melva was a loving ~dedicated wife, devoted mother to Michael, Brian, and her “Fur baby” Misty. Caring, compassionate and touched the hearts of everyone she ever met.  She enjoyed traveling to the beach and Hawaii. Along with her parents, Melva is preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Reeves. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, William "Bill" Reeves; sons, Michael Reeves, (Rhonda) and Brian Reeves; grandchildren, Kayla Tucker (Matt); great grandchildren, Noah Baine, Summer and Corbin Tucker; brother, Gary McKenzie; sister, Judy Farmer and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jerry Whitehart officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations go to, Jews for Jesus, 60 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA. 94102, or Forsyth Humane Society, 4881 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

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