Anna Mae Reeves

Ms. Anna M. Reeves, 88 of Raleigh NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the embodiment of love, strength and faith.

Annie Mae, to those who knew her well, was born on July 24, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Ernest and Annie Glover Barnes. She was a 1954 graduate of East High School and a participant in Y-Teens. She was a pillar of strength, a guiding light, and a constant source of encouragement to all who had the privilege of being a part of her life. Her love for her family knew no bounds and her generosity of spirit extended to everyone she met. She worked for many years in healthcare at Peaceful Acres and Colonial Manor as a Nurses Aid. Anna had a heart to help those in need. Anna was a life-long member of New Hope Baptist Church where she served on the Mother’s Board, Senior Mission, Gospel Chorus, Women’s Ministry, and was a faithful Sunday School and Bible Study attendee. Anyone who knew her understood how much she loved her Pastor, Kevin Crum Sr.

She was well known in the Brier Hill Community where she received a certificate of appreciation from the Metropolitan Housing Authority for sharing her experience as a public housing resident expressed through her testimonial in the YMHA Brochure. Anna was an avid card player and one of the “Three Amigos” along with her daughter Sheila and son-in-love, Rudell. She also enjoyed shopping and spending time with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Annie Glover Barnes, eight siblings, Calvin Barnes, Bailey Barnes, Arthur Barnes, Rose Hart, Bessie Spires, Mary (Honey) Hutchinson, Jeanette Queener and Ethel Perkins; grandson, Kevin L. Alexander and lifelong friend and father to her beautiful daughters, Frank Reeves.

She leaves to celebrate her life and legacy, her “Dream Girls”, Sheila Alexander (Rudell Jr.) of Raleigh NC, Debra “Debbie” Reeves of Youngstown OH, Pastor Victoria Dowd (Jed) of Durham, NC. Four grandchildren, Clidord, Darion, Brianna and Kristen (Chrishawn), three greatgrandchildren, Cameron, Caliah and Aiden. Godchildren, Brandon and Shamir Croom, Wendell Barnes, Wendy Fooks, Renee Smith, Michelle Thomas and Gwen Feagins. Special Friends: Barbara Thomas, Vivian Fitzpatrick and Betzaida (Betsy)Feliciano and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the New Hope Baptist Church, 437 Albert Street, Youngstown, OH 44506. A celebration of life will follow at 12:00 noon.

Professional Services Entrusted to Peaks & Waters Memorial Funeral Care.