Time For Memory

Mary Evelyn Wallace Reeves

1928 - 2011

Mary Evelyn was born in Lunita, Louisiana to Van Buren Wallace Jr. and Edna Mae McLeod Wallace. She has been a resident of Silsbee, TX for over eighty years. Mary Evelyn's entire education was in Silsbee schools and she was a member of the graduating class of 1946. Mary was married for 49 years to Emory Reeves, a retired Santa Fe Railroad engineer, who passed away in 1995. Emory and Mary were blessed with five children - Lynda, Johnny, Kyle, Robbie and Jola. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother throughout the years. Mary was a talented homemaker, cook and Christian Care volunteer. During WWII she began making candy to send to her brothers serving our country. She continued the practice of making candy for over 68 years, and it became a treasured and much anticipated Christmas tradition. The candy craft was passed on to her daughters and granddaughter.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Van Buren and Edna Wallace, her husband Emory Reeves, her two sons Johnny and Kyle Reeves and two brothers, Van and Lindsey Wallace. She is survived by her three daughters, Lynda and husband Doug Ingram, Robbie Reeves and Jola and husband Terry Waggener; her two daughters in law Joyce Jones and Ann Reeves and two brothers S.A. 'Foots' Wallace and Linn Wallace and wife Barbara. Mary cherished moments with her eleven grandchildren: Dennis Reeves and wife Tammy, Chris Ingram and wife Lisa, Leslie Ainsworth and husband Trey, Greg Ingram, Trent Jones and wife Stephanie, Jeff Ingram and wife Melissa, Joseph Ingram and wife Talitha, Heather Wilson and husband Jody, Keith Clark, Richie Waggener and Katie Craigen and husband Joey. She also had the joy of sixteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Evelyn was a vibrant, inspiring and strong lady. She loved music and dancing, even in her last days her foot tapped when she heard music. Join in the celebration of our mother's life - in her honor, please wear something RED.

Mary Evelyn passed away April 19, 2011 at Silsbee Oaks Healthcare. A gathering of her family and friends will be Thursday, April 21, 2011, 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Her funeral service will be Friday, April 22, 2011 at 10:00 am at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with Nancy Ratchford officiating. Burial will follow at Knupple Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Silsbee Oaks, Baptist Hospital and Odyssey Hospice for their kind care of Mary Evelyn during her last days. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Christian Care Center, 415 West Avenue P, Silsbee TX 77656, or to the charity of your choice.

There are currently 27 condolences.

Rita Herrington Sunday April 24, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Linda and family, I am sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are in my prayers. Rita Herrington

Alex Ramsey amramsey21@yahoo.com Friday April 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM
Love you Aunt Mary you will be missed. Wish I could have been there today. But everyone is in my prayers.

Mary Lee Gore Friday April 22, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Lynda and Jola, I am so sorry for your Mother's passing. Praying for you as you deal with the Easter without her. Mary Lee Gore

Clare Keown-Cammack Friday April 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM
My heart goes out to each of you during this time of great sorrow. I know each of you will find comfort in Our Lord. Our parents were class mates, so I think that made us "cousins" or so we thought. I too greive for the loss. You are in our prayers.

MORGAN ROY felpssherry@aol.com Friday April 22, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Ms Robbie, I was sorry to hear about your mother. My family will keep you in our prayers. Love you,Morgan Roy

Gaye Lokey Friday April 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM
What a great legacy she has left to her family. I will always remember the Christmas candy trays!

POTTY Lindsey mulqueenlindsey@sbcglobal.net Thursday April 21, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Have known Mary Evelyn back before she married Emery. Worked with her for many years at the Christian Care Center she had a carying heart and showed it as she helped others. I know the family will miss her. THE Lord has gone to prepare a place for her an now all her pain an suffering is over. May God Bless her family.

Vickie Hays Thursday April 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with your. Angels will surround you and give you strength. God Bless.

Jim King Thursday April 21, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Knowing you I know she must have been a wonderful mother and then remember how hard it is to let go. As the Lord takes her to his heart may He touch yours with his peace.

Janet (Worsham) Standley Thursday April 21, 2011 at 4:56 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My mother enjoyed working with your mom at the Christian Care Center. My God bless each and everyone. Janet Standley and Jo Ann Worsham

Paula Hood Thursday April 21, 2011 at 3:31 PM
May God keep your family safely tucked within the hollows of his hands. Remembering you in prayer.

Letasha brachett Brachett@sbcglobal.net Thursday April 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM
May God be with you during this difficult time..Mrs. Brachett, Paul Brown staff

Dana Rowland Thursday April 21, 2011 at 12:39 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your mother had to be a special lady to have such a wonderful family. God bless.

Mary Daigle Thursday April 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Jola &Robbie I am verry sorry for your loss.I did not know her very well,but enjoyed the times Idid spend with her.We will take very good care of Katie through these hard times.God bless you all.

Bettye Duplantier Thursday April 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM
In times like these, you need an anchor, His name is Jesus. Trust Him.

Kevin & Stephanie Bonin Thursday April 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Our deepest condolences to you all. May you feel God's comfort and peace. She will surely be missed.

Tab Ferguson Thursday April 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Lynda, Robbie & Jola...Just wanted to tell you I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know what a difficult time this is for ya'll. I didn't know your mother, but have always heard great things about her. She had to be a special person to raise such wonderful daughters!!

Tab Ferguson Thursday April 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Lynda, Robbie & Jola, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I wasn't acquainted with her but I know she had to be a great woman to have raised daughters to be the great women you three are. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Joyce & L. O. Wray Thursday April 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM
We extend our sympathies for your loss.

Lori Minix lminix@beaumont.k12.tx.us Thursday April 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM
May God Bless and keep you and your family. May he give you comfort in knowing he will see you through.

Christine Augustus Thursday April 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM
As a child of God, remember, 'Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.' Please know taht you and your family have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please don't heaitate to let me know. You may call me at any time 409 543-5074.......at any time of day or night, it doesn't matter.

Judy Leleux Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Lynda,Robbie,Jola and family, What a wonderful tribute to your mother! I am honored to have known her and her family these past 18 years. I loved her wit which was entwined with wisdom. And oh how she could make you laugh. I was so privileged to have been a partaker in some of that fabulous candy also! What awesome memories you have to cherish and share with children, grand-children and great-grandchildren. Love you all!

Sue Johnson Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 10:22 PM
I enjoyed working with your mom at the Christian Care Center. She kept us laughing.

Debbie Diane Clark Smith Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Robbie and Jola, sorry to hear about your mother passing, know you will miss her very much and to the rest of the family you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time, Just talked to her during the book fair at school, she was a sweet woman, her shoes will be hard to fill, and she will missed dearly, may God bless you

Linda Hoskins Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 9:32 PM
My deepest sympathies to each of you in the loss of your mother, (etc.) who was loved by many. What a sweet lady whom I will remember. May God's love comfort you, give you strength, sustain you, and give you the peace that passes all understanding. Wow, what a reunion she must be having with your dad, brothers, and others who greeted her into Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. So sorry I can't be there with you. Love to you all, Linda

Linda kelley Bridges Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Linda and family, My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mom.I know what you are going through. it hurts so much to lose a loved one.may God grant you peace in the days ahead.

Peggy and Ron Scarborough/Georgetown, TX Wednesday April 20, 2011 at 6:12 PM
She was the grandest of all! Mary Evelyn could stay two steps ahead of me and never blink an eye. I loved her like my own and will miss her dearly.

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