Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Sep 12, 1931 – Jul 15, 2025
Theresa “Marie” Reaves, beloved mother of two children, ages 58 & 56, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, leaving a void in her family they cannot fill.
She was born in Flint, MI in 1931 to Ralph & Irma Rowe. She attended Flint Northern High School, and she eventually went to work in the banking industry. “Marie” rose up the ranks quickly and became the first female assistant vice president of Michigan National Bank. Her career in banking spanning over 45 years. She was a long-time member of the Eastern Stars and an avid reader.
“Marie” was a devoted mother to Brian and Gregory and stepmother to Doris Dianne and John Bruce. Her pride and joy were her 9 grandchildren. “Marie” was preceded in death by her husband, John, and stepson, John Bruce. She is survived by son Brian (Sherrie) and son Gregory (Nicole) and 9 grandchildren: Holley, Cody, Clayton, Sarah, Michael, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Delaney and Tobi.
Funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, MI. Dr. Max B. Hayden officiating.
Visitation Friday July 25, 2025, from 2-8 pm with an Eastern Star memorial service at 6pm and 9am Saturday until the time of service at the funeral home. Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Burial at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Flint, MI.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to LifePath Hospice, 12470 Telecom Dr Suite 301 Temple Terrace, FL 33637. https://www.chaptershealth.org/foundation/lifepath hospice-donation.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. When we were together Marie always showed her love of family.and a pleasure to know her.
Bill and Karen Liska
July 25, 2025 | Tucson, AZ | Family
Love you all
Chryl, Debra and Marsha XoXo
Chryl Novak
July 24, 2025 | Riverside, CA | Family
I worked with Marie at Mid Valley credit union. She was such a pleasant person to be around. We're all very close because of how small we were. Haven't seen here in quite some time but my husband use to stop and see her when she lived in her condo in Flushing.
She would talk about her boys a lot and Johnnie about he got sick with his cancer. He did real well recovering and started working at the golf course.
She will be missed sorely. A dear co-worker Sue Swedorski
Sue Swedorski
July 21, 2025 | Clio, MI | Coworker
Death is inevitable, but loss of a parent is extremely difficult. So sorry for your loss!
Michael and Andrea Matlawski
July 18, 2025 | Hot Springs, AR