Margaret Rutledge Reeves, 92, of 705-A Meadowgreen Village in Eden, passed away early Friday morning, May 20, 2016, at Brian Center.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 23, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

 

Mrs. Reeves was born June 28, 1923 in Rockingham County, NC to the late James Edward Rutledge and Naomi Bennett Rutledge.  

 

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Meadows of Eden;  sons, Dr. Don W. Reeves of Asheville and Mark D. Reeves (Deaune) of Asheville;  seven grandchildren;  two great-grandchildren;  four great-great-grandchildren;  and sisters, Lillie Purdy, and Doris Spain (J. W.).

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Desmond Reeves and brothers, Wink and Herbert Rutledge and sisters, Eunice Smith and Anna Robertson.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 607 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288.

 

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com