Lorraine M Reeves

Lorraine Reeves (nee Murphy) passed away at home on May 22, 2020 at the age of 84.

Lorraine was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA prior to moving to West Deptford, NJ and then upon retirement to Middletown, DE in 2000. She was a graduate of Glassboro State College (Rowan University) and taught at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Paulsboro, NJ until retirement.

She was a member of Shrewsbury Episcopal Church, Kennedyville MD and an active volunteer at MOT Jean Birch Senior Center. She worked as an Inspector for the New Castle County Board of Elections. Lorraine enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her best friend Bette and taking care of her two cats, Luna and Harper. She loved reading, drinking coffee, British sitcoms and murder mysteries, scrapbooking and traveling. Lorraine was proud of her Irish heritage and was a major fan of Clemson University football.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Henry and her son Timothy.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Kerry , her son-in-law Jason , her daughter-in-law Nancy, her three grandchildren, Madison Bommentre, Caitlin Reeves and Collin Reeves, her brothers, Thomas Murphy Jr. (Anita) and Patrick Murphy (Linda) both of Philadelphia, PA, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Interment will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the MOT Jean Birch Senior Center 300 S Scott St, Middletown, DE 19709 or to Forgotten Cats Rescue 4023 Kennett Pike Suite 422, Greenville, DE 19807