Obituaries
Joann Thompson Reekes
02/19/1934 - 06/04/2023
Joann Thompson Reekes, age 89, of Richmond and formerly La Crosse, VA, passed on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Barrington at Hioaks, Richmond, VA. She was an employee of the former Watkins Drug of South Hill and La Crosse Sportswear of La Crosse and was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Melvin G. Reekes.
Mrs. Reekes is survived by her daughter, Melva R. Jones (John) of Richmond, VA, her granddaughter Emily D. Jones of Williamsburg, VA and her grandson Benjamin W. Jones of Richmond, VA.
Joann, referred to by her family as Mema, was known for attention to homemaking details and appreciation of her family.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 Wednesday, June 7, 2023 by Reverend Mike Day in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home, 1504 N. Mecklenburg Ave., South Hill, VA with a private interment in Crestview Memorial Park
The family will receive friends also on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home
Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reekes family.
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Condolences
Thankyou Barbara for your kind condolence. Mom and Dad had so many kind friends just like you..
Melva,
What a beautiful picture of your mama. This is just how I remembered her. Precious memories sustain us during these sad times. Love and blessings. Ela
Was so sorry to learn of JoAnn’s death. May God be with each member of her family in the months ahead without her. Lots of love from my home to your.
Granddaughter
Thank you so much, Ela. <3