Mary Jane Reeder
April 22, 1928 — January 24, 2016
Mary Jane Reeder of Eureka, died on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Greenwood County Hospital, in Eureka, at the age of 87.
She was born on April 22, 1928, in Eureka, the daughter of George Travis “Joe” and Hattie (Meredith) Cope. She was raised in Eureka and graduated valedictorian of her class from Eureka High School. After her schooling, Mary worked in Hugh Dennis’ real estate office as an office clerk. On December 27, 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Willis Daniel Reeder in Humboldt. They made their home in Eureka. To this union, two children were born. Willis preceded her in death on December 8, 1999.
She is survived by one son, Dan Reeder of El Dorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard Dale Reeder; three brothers, Bud, Ed, and Bob Cope, and seven sisters, Dot Cope, Lou Cope, Helen Kauffman, Merna Wilson, Georgie Weed, Hazel Woodruff, and Betty Hays.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Koup Family Funeral Home, in Eureka, with Mr. Jayme A. Koup officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka. Cremation has been effected.
She was born on April 22, 1928, in Eureka, the daughter of George Travis “Joe” and Hattie (Meredith) Cope. She was raised in Eureka and graduated valedictorian of her class from Eureka High School. After her schooling, Mary worked in Hugh Dennis’ real estate office as an office clerk. On December 27, 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Willis Daniel Reeder in Humboldt. They made their home in Eureka. To this union, two children were born. Willis preceded her in death on December 8, 1999.
She is survived by one son, Dan Reeder of El Dorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard Dale Reeder; three brothers, Bud, Ed, and Bob Cope, and seven sisters, Dot Cope, Lou Cope, Helen Kauffman, Merna Wilson, Georgie Weed, Hazel Woodruff, and Betty Hays.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Koup Family Funeral Home, in Eureka, with Mr. Jayme A. Koup officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka. Cremation has been effected.
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