Odessa Devereaux Reeves, affectionately known as “Granny”, passed away peacefully at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center
on June 11, 2023.
She lived to a remarkable 101 years old and remained quick-witted and loving until the very end. Odessa was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Earl Reeves; daughter, Mary Ann Sandlin; five sisters, and three brothers. She was born January 20, 1922, in Long County, GA to James Caron and Emma Yarborough Devereaux. In 1939, she moved to Thomaston, GA to help her sister. In March of 1939, Odessa first met Earl Reeves at the Silvertown Theater. On December 16, 1939, Odessa and Earl were married in Thomaston, GA. Odessa worked at Martha Mills as a Winder Operator for 39 years. She was a member of The Rock Baptist Church in The Rock, GA. Odessa was a skilled seamstress, an excellent cook and gardener, and an exceptionally hard-working lady throughout her life. Her hobbies included: solving crossword and word search puzzles, playing bingo, watching Wheel of Fortune, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Earl and Odessa Reeves were well known in the Thomaston-Upson County area for their garden and the quality vegetables they grew and sold at “186 Windsweep Farm Road.” She moved to Americus in 2010. At the time of her death, she resided at the Retirement Center at Magnolia Manor. She is survived by her son, Lamar “Sparky” Reeves (Allene) of Americus; grandchildren, Cheryl Dieckmann of Kennesaw, George Dieckmann (Susan) of Newnan, Matthew Sandlin (Jennifer) of Sharpsburg, Kevin Reeves (Jenny) of Americus, Mandy Reeves Young (Ryan) of Americus, and Ryan Reeves of Boulder, CO. Also surviving are 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A private family graveside service is planned for Tuesday, June 13th at 4 pm at Crystal Hill Cemetery in Thomaston, GA, with Reverend Daryl Brown officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Magnolia Manor, 2001 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709.
Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.cogginsfuneralhome.com
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