Kathryn "Kathy" Reeves

Kathryn Moser Reeves, age 66, was born on March 28, 1953 at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas to Hugh and Patsy Moser. She died on September 3, 2019 in Hutto, Texas. Kathy’s early years were spent in Bay City, Texas, and Conroe, Texas. In 1960, her family moved to Houston, Texas, where they lived in the Westbury neighborhood. Kathy attended Cynthia Ann Parker Elementary School, Johnston Junior High School, and Westbury Senior High School, from which she graduated in 1971. Kathy attended college at Stephen F. Austin State University, College of the Mainland in Texas City, and Sam Houston State University. She graduated from Sam Houston State Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in August 1991.

On July 13, 1974, after a three year engagement, Kathy married Robert Reeves in Houston. They were married for 45 years. From their union were born two children, Carrie and Chris, of whom they were very proud. They were immensely proud of their grandson, Thaddeus Rex Wolfe, who was born in December 2013. Kathy and Robert started their married life in Nacogdoches, Texas, followed by moves to Galveston, Houston, Missouri City, Willis, and Conroe. The family moved to Austin in 1992. Kathy and Robert resided in Pflugerville, Texas at the time of her death.

Kathy’s interests were varied. She loved dance, taking ballet classes from ages 6-21, starting at Beverly Butaud’s School of Dance in Conroe, and continuing at Westbury School of the Dance under Karen Maynard in Houston. She was a member of the Drama Club at Westbury High School, and performed in several theater productions there. Kathy also loved to draw and paint, especially with watercolor. In her later years, she became a writer, drawing on her amazing storytelling skills to write short stories, many based on her strange and funny childhood experiences. She was also working on a novel set in 1960s Las Vegas. Kathy was twice invited by KUT, the public radio station in Austin, Texas, to read stories that were broadcast on two of their feature programs. She was a member of several writing groups in Austin. She took special interest in the Puritan period in colonial America, being especially interested in the lives and writings of Anne Hutchinson and Anne Bradstreet. She also loved the outdoors, spending many hours camping, birding, fishing, and just enjoying the beauty of nature.

Following her college graduation, Kathy spent a year teaching fourth grade in Coldspring, Texas. She had a special connection with children, having never lost her inner child. She was passionate about providing for the most vulnerable of her fellow humans, especially children. She was equally passionate about equality for women in all aspects of life. After the family’s move to Austin, Kathy worked for the Texas Department of State Health Services, most notably for Children with Special Health Care Needs and Texas Health Steps children’s Medicaid program, as well as the Women, Infants, and Childrens (WIC) nutrition program.

The highest priority in Kathy’s life was her family, who are left with precious memories of camping at Huntsville State Park, the beach house on Bolivar Peninsula, birding in High Island, the Riverwalk in San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, the Marfa Lights, and trips to the United Kingdom, New Orleans, Mexico, and New York City.

Kathy was a fun-loving person. She believed in acting silly. She firmly believed in the Easter Bunny, and made sure her children had Easter baskets, even as adults. She didn’t believe in gift cards, and always seemed to know the best gift to give each person. She was a gracious host, and was an expert at preparing our home and table beautifully for the holidays and social events. She believed that making her guests comfortable was paramount.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her husband Robert Reeves; son, Chris Reeves and wife Shannon Samuelson-Reeves of Galveston, Texas; daughter, Carrie Reeves and grandson Thaddeus Wolfe of Austin, Texas; sister, Martha Pace and husband Mark Pace, and niece Emily Pace of Leander, Texas; brother, James Moser of Madison, Wisconsin, and nephews John Moser of Seattle, Washington; Tim Moser and Eric Moser of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Ben Moser of Madison, Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Jay Reeves and wife Valerie Reeves of The Woodlands, Texas; niece, Julie Adams and husband Greg Adams, and great nieces Lucy Adams and Amelia Adams of Summit, New Jersey; nephew Matthew Reeves of Austin, Texas and her sweet puppy Bitsy.

Kathy lived a life of sacrifice, faith, integrity, and compassion. She lived the Golden Rule, and believed that every person has a place in this world and something of value to offer, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. She loved her family and friends unconditionally, and wished for all people to live in peace and happiness, and to practice compassion and forgiveness. We will miss her kindness, sweetness, and humor every day, and her love will live in our hearts and memories for all our lives.

The family invites friends to a celebration of Kathy’s life on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. Rev. Russell Floyd, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church of Pflugerville, will officiate. Following a private inurnment, the family will host a reception at Kathy’s and Robert’s home, 19617 Drifting Meadows Drive, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.

Robert, Chris, and Carrie will be forever grateful for the support of friends and family during Kathy’s illness. The visits, cards, flowers, food, phone calls, and messages of support on social media sustained us physically and emotionally. We also wish to express our appreciation for the tender care Kathy received from the following healthcare providers and caregivers: Dr. Courtney Yau and staff at Texas Oncology in Georgetown; Dr. Douglas Rivera and staff at Austin Cancer Center-Northwest; staff on 2 North and 3 North at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital; staff at Park Bend Nursing Center and The Wesleyan at Scenic; and staff of Wesleyan Home Health and New Century Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, SafePlace, Any Baby Can, or a charity of one’s choice.