JEAN L. REAMES

REAMES, JEAN L.

Jean Louise Neely Reames entered peacefully into eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, August 19, 2011, at Gainesville Health Care Center, Gainesville, Florida. She was 94. Be grateful for the joy and contributions of her life.

She was born Jean Louise Neely in Baltimore, Maryland on October 9, 1916, and graduated from Wauchula High School, Florida, in 1933. She married and moved to Gainesville in 1939 where she lived the remainder of her life. She was a housewife but also worked for Southern Bell Telephone, Jolly's Toyland, and Hallmark Cards. She volunteered for many years at The Ronald McDonald House as well.

Mrs. Reames was a Charter Member of Highlands Presbyterian Church where she maintained a lifetime membership. While there she served in many positions for the Church and Women of the Church. She was active in Cub Scouts serving as a den mother and Pack Committee Member. She was an instrumental influence in each of her two sons becoming Eagle Scouts and graduates of The University of Florida.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Earl M. Reames, two sons, John N. Reames and Joseph M. Reames (Margery), three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Herron and Lillian Tipton Neely.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Gainesville Health Care Center for their compassionate care and excellent nursing in her final years.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of the Nature Coast be considered.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Reames will be conducted Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. at Milam Funeral Home Chapel, 311 S. Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (352) 376-5361

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Corinthians 2:9).