Lois J. Reeves

Lois J. Reeves, born August 3, 1941, in Ohio. She passed away November 7, 2026, at the age of 85, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Lois was a respected and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the foundation of her family, the one who helped hold everyone together. She dedicated most of her life to caring for her family and making sure those she loved were taken care of. Lois enjoyed life as much as she could, often spending time camping and making memories at the Ohio River. She had a love for her family and a way of bringing everyone together that will never be forgotten.

She was proceeded in death by her daughters Carol J. Howell and Christy Reeves.

Lois is survived by her son Frank Reeves; son-in-law Tommy Howell; Grandchildren, Joshua (Sunshine) Howell, Jeremiah (Jesse) Howell, and Sarah Congrove; and cherished great-grandchildren, Christian, LaLeigh, Mikey, Elijiah, Shaelyn, and Skylar; and a Great-great Granddaughter LeeLa. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Teddy. Who were all the light of her life.

Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Though she is gone, the foundation she built within her family will continue through the generations.

To celebrate Lois' life, a memorial gathering of family friends will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday, November 16th, 2026 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio (614-818-1188).

A funeral service will be held the next morning in the funeral home chapel, on Tuesday,  November 17th, 2026 at 10:00am. Graveside services will immediately follow at Union Cemetery; 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio. 

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