Barbara Reeves

Barbara B. Reeves, 68, of Leesburg, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at her home.

On April 15, 1955, Barbara B. Swanson was born in Detroit. She was a treasured daughter of Lynden E. Sr. and Barbara E. Grance Swanson. As the second oldest growing up, she shared her childhood with a brother, Junior, and two sisters, Carol and Judy.

In Belle County, Texas, Barbara and Edwin W. Reeves were married on Sept. 20, 1971. They shared 46 years of life’s adventures. Together they raised three children, Edwin II, Lori and Jesse. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations. Sadly, he passed away on Feb. 13, 2017.

Gifted with her hands, Barbara created gifts of warmth for family and special friends by crocheting. She enjoyed the competition of spirited games of bingo. Barbara could be found on Saturdays in the early morning in search of treasures at yard sales or going to auctions. She rescued Lady and dearly loved both Lady and Punkin.

Grandma Barbara was talented with her culinary skills. She was best known for her macaroni and potato salads and cool Jello pie. She totally enjoyed being surrounded by her family during special celebrations and the holidays.

Left to cherish Barbara’s memory are a daughter, Lori Sechrist, and husband Monty, of Leesburg; four sons, Edwin Reeves II, and wife Teresa, of Leesburg, Jesse Reeves, and wife Brandy, of Pierceton, Andy Wright, and wife Deborah, of Warsaw, and Ben Wright, and wife Kacey of Bremen; nine grandchildren, Ashley Reeves, Alex Reeves, Jordan Crane, Brandon Sechrist, Eric Sechrist, Hailee Blackburn, Bryant Reeves, Lily Reeves and Abby Reeves; six great-grandchildren, Broly, Marley, Danica, Jaxsyn, Harley and Charleigh; sister, Judy Lowe, and husband Loren, of Talma; a sister-in-law, Terry Yeazel, of Talma; several nieces and nephews; and two canine companions, Lady, the tan and white with black tail special blend, and Punkin, the tan and black Chi-wiener.

Preceding Barbara in death were her parents; husband, Edwin; infant twin daughters, Cendy Lee and Wendy Lee; brother, Junior Swanson; sister, Carol Tenzagloski; and grandmother, Alice Rogroski.

A celebration of the life of Barbara B. Reeves will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from noon until the hour of the service. Interment will be in the Athens — Hoover Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Kosciusko County Animal Shelter, 1048 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562. Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at goodfamilyfh.com.