Mary Catherine Reeves

Mary Catherine Reeves obituary, Wilmington, OH

Mary Catherine Reeves

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Mary Reeves Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Home - Wilmington on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Mary Catherine (Wiggins Brabson) Reeves, age 78, of Wilmington, passed away October 3, 2025, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, William A. Reeves; two daughters, Jayelynn (Rob) Weinel and Tricia (Mark) Weinel; son David (Becky) Brabson; four granddaughters, Emily (Amber) Weinel, Breelin Brabson, Navaeh Brabson, and Shae Weinel; four grandsons, Ryan Billingham, Christopher (Brianna) Billingham, Zachary (Stephanie) Billingham, and Trevor Weinel; one great granddaughter; two great grandsons; and many step- great grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Rankin Wiggins and Clara Mae (Hales) Wiggins, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mary loved riding her motorcycle and scooter, traveling throughout the United States. She also enjoyed playing her dulcimer, autoharp, and many other mountain instruments with various dulcimer clubs, the last one being the Hills of Kentucky. She spent time crafting many things, including jewelry, beading, diamond painting, and more. She loved her church and loved God even more. Her love of music was never ending and got her through many tough times. A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held 12:00 p.m. October 11, 2025, at Bethany Baptist Church, 10156 State Route 350, (corner of St Rt 350 and St Rt 22/3), Wilmington, Ohio 45177. Dinner will follow. In lieu of flowers, Mary requested that donations be sent to Heartland Hospice, 208 N. Fayette Street, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160. They took heartfelt loving care of Mary. Brown Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family. To leave an on-line condolence, please visit www.arehart-brown.com, or see our Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home.
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Upcoming Events

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Service

12:00 p.m.

Bethany Baptist Church, Clarksville

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