Helen Nadine Reeves

Helen N. Reeves, 75, of East Wenatchee, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011. She was born Oct 11. 1935 in Drakes Creek, Arkansas to John and Adie (McCoy) Hull. On August 13, 1953 she married Homer Reeves in Arkansas and then moved to Orondo following their wedding. Hard work and family were important virtues to Helen. Raising 5 boys, she always made sure her family was taken care of. Helen and her late husband, Homer, were involved in the orchard industry and brought their boys up knowing the value of hard work. During harvest time, she could always be found packing boxes, picking and cooking for the crew. As the years went on, her family grew considerably. Each new addition to the family received a hand made quilt from Grandma Helen. She could always be found cheering her grandkids and great grandkids on at sporting events, FFA activities and dance recitals. Christmas was always Helen’s favorite holiday. Her home smelled of homemade apple pie and oven roasted turkey. This time of year always found Helen surrounded by her family. Helen also enjoyed the occasional luck of the draw at casinos. She would spend time with her brothers and sisters and family. As she moved away from the orchard, her green thumb stayed with her. Her flower beds were always full of roses. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Reeves in 1989, 1 sister, Irene Hunter; 4 brothers, Floyd, Gene, James and Billy Jo Hull. She is survived by 5 her sons, Donald (Denise) Reeves of Wenatchee, Rick Reeves, Dave Reeves, and Roger (Judi) Reeves, East Wenatchee, Randy Reeves of Orondo; 1 sister Doris (Todd) McChristian and 1 brother both of Brewster. Services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Memorial Chapel wit interment following at Sunnyslope Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday Sept 23, 2011 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Relay for Life, American Cancer Society 59 N. Keller, East Wenatchee, WA 98803. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home.

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Helen Nadine Reeves

October 11, 1935 - September 16, 2011