Louise Reeves Obituary (1927

Louise Reeves, 92 of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. There will be a private family graveside at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, with Rev. Bob Guy officiating. The family suggests for memorials to be made to the local Multiple Sclerosis Association or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Louise was born on October 28, 1927 in Belle Prairie Township, IL to Chester and Goldie Rafferty Gabehart. She married Ralph D. Reeves on July 6, 1946 in Bloomington, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2012. Louise is survived by her daughters, Cheri (Ron) Foggy, and Patti Reeves both of Bloomington. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Laurie (Brian) Alsup, and Cindy (Tom) Short; great grandson, Lincoln; and her sister Eleanor Hayden, Gladstone, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Louise was a member of New Horizon Church of Heyworth. She worked at General Electric for 27 years retiring in 1989. Louise liked sewing and going to McDonalds every morning and having coffee with her friends. She enjoyed baking and was known for her wonderful homemade pies. Louise was a great mother, grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com