Nina Hazel Reeves

Nina was a great inspiration to r. Exercising class birthday parties for her. She called me her "Little buddy" and she was a dear beloved friend to all. RIP FOR A GREAT WOMAN

Nina was so loved and so very loving. Although I did not see her routinely, last year´s 100th birthday celebration was such a special event! I was just gearing up to celebrate her 101st, but she gets to do that with her Lord and savior. May she rest in peace and be welcomed into heaven by the angels and all of her loved ones - what a 101st celebration she will have there, one that we could never equal here on earth. Louis and I love you so much you and thank you for your presence in our lives...

I met Nina in exercise class at the Y, when she was in her '90s! We would meet after class at Demetri's for Bar-B-Que. When she was no longer able to drive, I brought Demetri's to her for lunch. Though we didn't have a long time together, I loved visiting her at home, laughing with her and sharing news of people from our class and of politics, which she was always eager to hear.

Growing up as a Methodist in Birmingham I was fortunate enough to attend summer camps at Camp Sumatanga in 1967 and 1969, both life-changing and positive experiences for me for different reasons but experiences that have stayed with me to this day. Nina Reeves was the driving force at Sumatanga when I was there. Other than Jesus her name was the most spoken name there and the atmosphere that she created at Sumatanga was extremely important for many teenagers like me who were just beginning...

Nina has been a part of my family's story since the 1950s. We were blessed to know her and to be loved by her. God speed on your new adventure!