1937
Emma
2009
Emma Reeves
April 25, 1937 — April 8, 2009
Emma Jean Ruggles Reeves (1937-2009)
Emma Jean Ruggles Reeves, 71, of Ashland, Ky., died April 8, 2009, in Ashland surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 25, 1937, in Lawrence County, Ky., a daughter of the late Clarence and Ida Fannin Ruggles.
In addition, she was preceded in death by her spouse of 30 years, George L. Reeves, in 1994; sisters Dorothy Stoddard, Anna Ruth Hayes and Sally Jo Ruggles; a brother, Clarence Douglas Ruggles; and a great-grandson, Jordan Keelin.
She was formerly employed at the Old Star 60 Truck Stop, Dairy Cheers and at Ashland Oil Cafeteria. She was a self-employed caregiver and housekeeper. She was of the Christian faith.
Surviving are a sister, Nell Leming and husband, Bud, of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, George Anthony "Tony" Reeves and Steven Ray Reeves and wife Teresa, all of Ashland; a daughter, Sherri Keelin and husband Avery of Ashland; five grandchildren Gina Keelin (Bill Ginn), Carrie Sexton (Chad Darlas), Christy Newcomb and husband Chris, Jerrod Douglas Reeves and Aaron Christopher Erwin; and great-grandchildren Chelsea Keelin, Ciarra Sexton, Hannah Newcomb and C.J. Darlas. She is also survived by a special friend, Clonell Baldwin; and a special nephew, Eddie Moore.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Clell Lucas. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 10, 2009, at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
Emma Jean Ruggles Reeves, 71, of Ashland, Ky., died April 8, 2009, in Ashland surrounded by her loving family.
She was born April 25, 1937, in Lawrence County, Ky., a daughter of the late Clarence and Ida Fannin Ruggles.
In addition, she was preceded in death by her spouse of 30 years, George L. Reeves, in 1994; sisters Dorothy Stoddard, Anna Ruth Hayes and Sally Jo Ruggles; a brother, Clarence Douglas Ruggles; and a great-grandson, Jordan Keelin.
She was formerly employed at the Old Star 60 Truck Stop, Dairy Cheers and at Ashland Oil Cafeteria. She was a self-employed caregiver and housekeeper. She was of the Christian faith.
Surviving are a sister, Nell Leming and husband, Bud, of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, George Anthony "Tony" Reeves and Steven Ray Reeves and wife Teresa, all of Ashland; a daughter, Sherri Keelin and husband Avery of Ashland; five grandchildren Gina Keelin (Bill Ginn), Carrie Sexton (Chad Darlas), Christy Newcomb and husband Chris, Jerrod Douglas Reeves and Aaron Christopher Erwin; and great-grandchildren Chelsea Keelin, Ciarra Sexton, Hannah Newcomb and C.J. Darlas. She is also survived by a special friend, Clonell Baldwin; and a special nephew, Eddie Moore.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Clell Lucas. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 10, 2009, at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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