Ida Lela Reeves

IDA LELA (NIEDERHOFER) REEVES, 84, of Houston died suddenly on May 24, 2004. Born in Houston, Texas, June 14, 1919 she was a devoted mother, an avid gardener and very proud to be a native Houstonian. Her dedication to her spiritual path and her relationship with God gave her peace in daily life and inspired her friends and family members. She is survived by her daughter, former Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire and son-in-law Alan Wehmer, her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Catherine Niederhofer, her three sisters, Mae Mendez, Pauline Phelps and Fay Cox, her sister-in law Doris Reeves and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her three brothers Bernard, Ray and Kenneth Reeves and by her former husband of 40 years, Karl Niederhofer. Visitation for family and friends will be 6 PM to 9 PM Thurs., May 27, 2004 at Navarre Funeral Home, 2444 Rollingbrook, Baytown, Texas 77522. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 28, 2004 at Navarre Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Caesar officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 P.M. at Blackjack Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Unity Church of Christianity, 2909 Hillcroft, Houston, TX. 77057.