Margaret Ann Sears Reeves, 74, of Stoneville passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her residence.
Margaret was born in Donnellson, Illinois on August 23, 1950, a daughter of John Sears and Ethel Logan Sears, both deceased. A woman of deep faith, Marj spent her life living out the teachings of Christ, sharing His love with everyone she encountered. She was a constant source of encouragement and comfort she made friends everywhere she went. From producing and performing in large church plays to sharing joy through her clown ministry, she used her talents to spread the love of Christ and bring smiles to countless faces. Her joyful heart and creative spirit were evident in everything she did, and she had an uncanny ability to make people feel seen, loved and valued.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Michael Edward Reeves; her brother, Robert “Bob” Sears; and her grandchildren, Esther Reeves and Levi Nelson.
Margaret is survived by her children, Michael J. Reeves (Lucinda) of Marian, Indiana, Julie Nelson (Lee) of Stoneville and Rebekah Hampton (Henry) of Southington, Connecticut; her siblings, Marie Morell (Dale) of Maine, Bill Sears (Lori) of Illinois; and her grandchildren, Abraham Reeves, Hannah Reeves, Danielle Nelson, Josiah Nelson, Diana Hampton and Elizabeth Hampton.
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