She was born July 7, 1941, at Peoria, Ill., the daughter of the late Tapesey Hill Cox and Raymond Reeves.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck, Larry and Jim; sister, Betty; and stepson, Grayson Glover.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and nurse. She was known for her cooking and art and enjoyed gardening. She was a multi-talented person, especially as a nurse. She prepared outstanding meals and won several awards for her art projects. Her entire life was devoted to helping others, family, friends and patients. She exemplified altruism and abnegation in dealing with others and was a practicing Christian her entire life. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Glover of the home; daughter, Karan (Mac) McAlister of Jonesboro; sons, Caleb "Bud" (Carmen) Dillport of Daytona Beach, Fla., Jimmy (Cindy) Dillport of Cabot and Patrick (Alicia Riggs) Dillport of Paragould; sister, Alice McBride of Dothan, Ala.; brother, Terry Reeves of Decatur, Ill.; grand-children, Emily, Kory, Dylan, James, Travis, Chloe, Megan, Tyler, Skyler, Chloe Celeste and John Davis; four great grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.
There was a public rosary at Heath Colonial Chapel. Her life was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Jonesboro Sun, October 13, 2013.
She was born July 7, 1941, at Peoria, Ill., the daughter of the late Tapesey Hill Cox and Raymond Reeves.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Chuck, Larry and Jim; sister, Betty; and stepson, Grayson Glover.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and nurse. She was known for her cooking and art and enjoyed gardening. She was a multi-talented person, especially as a nurse. She prepared outstanding meals and won several awards for her art projects. Her entire life was devoted to helping others, family, friends and patients. She exemplified altruism and abnegation in dealing with others and was a practicing Christian her entire life. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Glover of the home; daughter, Karan (Mac) McAlister of Jonesboro; sons, Caleb "Bud" (Carmen) Dillport of Daytona Beach, Fla., Jimmy (Cindy) Dillport of Cabot and Patrick (Alicia Riggs) Dillport of Paragould; sister, Alice McBride of Dothan, Ala.; brother, Terry Reeves of Decatur, Ill.; grand-children, Emily, Kory, Dylan, James, Travis, Chloe, Megan, Tyler, Skyler, Chloe Celeste and John Davis; four great grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.
There was a public rosary at Heath Colonial Chapel. Her life was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Jonesboro Sun, October 13, 2013.
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