Mrs. Patsy (Vaughn / Copeland) Reeves
Patsy was born in Greenville on October 1, 1942 to her parents J.C. (Jim Clifford) and Maudie Kadel Vaughn. She stepped in to Heaven Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the comfort of her home and in the company of her family. Patsy had three brothers; Jimmy Vaughn Sr., Woody Vaughn, Duke Swallow Jr., and one sister Nettie Lee Vaughn. She was preceded in her passing by her Father, Mother, Sister, and Brother Jimmy, Sr. She was a member of The Greenville High School class of 1961.
Patsy married her “Johnny”, (John Reeves) here in Greenville on December 3, 1975; she was a homemaker and served as a Physical Education Teacher. They raised their family here in Greenville and were active in the life of Wesley United Methodist Church before moving out of state. They have called Authentic Life Fellowship home since their return to the Greenville area. She and her groom John are Lifetime Members of The Travis Elementary PTA. They loved taking adventures that included many road trips across the country, several flights and cruises to foreign destinations like Jordan, Israel, Alaska, and The Panama Canal. Patsy was gifted and enjoyed learning new skills. Over the years she became accomplished in oil painting, cake decorating, sewing, knitting, and quilting.
Pasty is survived by her eight children; Cliff Copeland, his bride Carolyn; Stacy Eledge, her groom Rick; David Reeves, his bride Cheryl; Tere Martinez, and her groom Martin; Rev. Jimmy Vaughn Jr., and his bride Sharon; Lea Ann Copeland; Chris Jones, and her groom Jeff; Michelle DeGarso, and her groom Ronnie.
Her living legacy includes 21 Grandchildren; Courtney, Heath, Tobi, Michael, Blake, William, Rebecca, Joey, Bethany, Tomas, Sarah, Lindsey, Jimmy III, Taylor, Mollie Ruth, Macy, Patrick, Hope, Grace, Justin, and Tyler. Her living legacy reaches even further into the lives of her 9 Great Grandchildren; Stella, Charlotte, Mollee Ann, Chloe, Hazel, Paisley, River, Cotton, and Mia. Her legacy has also touched many friends in the community with whom she partnered in mischief and/or projects over the years.
A Celebration of Life and family visitation will be Sunday, July 29th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Coker- Mathews Funeral Home.