Ellie Rhee Reeves West, 100, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Trinity Health Care in Columbus, MS. She was born September 1, 1919, in Vernon, AL to W.M. Reeves and Nora Edgeworth Reeves. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters Betty Ray of Hamilton, MS and Martha Sue Gwathney (Kenny) of Aberdeen, MS; one son Dean West (Peggy) of Columbus, MS; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Nora Reeves, her husband Ruben West, a son Willie H. (Hoot) West, three sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers will be Matt Darling, Chris West, Leslie West, Mike West, Aaron West, and Hunter West.
- There will be a private family funeral with Don Harding officiating.
- Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
- Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of the arrangements.
Hello I first want to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss, and would like to share a scripture that brought me comfort during a difficult time such as this. It is found at Acts 24:15 which says, “15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Here we see that God, whose name is Jehovah is going to bring our loved ones back to life. I hope this message brings you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.