Barbara Jones-Reeve, 73, of Independence, Missouri passed away comfortably at home on February 24, 2023. She is survived by her children, Michael Jones, Dennis Jones and Karen Jones along with her grandson, Lucas who she was so very proud of. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Reeve, Sr.; her parents, Everett and Kate Armstrong and her younger brother, Jimmy Armstrong. Barbara will be buried at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery near the graves of her parents and little brother, Jimmy. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Barbara was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from East High School in 1968. She proudly retired from AT&T after years of service. She loved to travel, especially to the beach and her lake house. Every year Barbara and David would spend several months in South Padre Island, Texas, where Barbara would collect seashells. She was so proud of her finds and loved to gift shells and items made of shells to those she loved.
Barbara also loved to sit on her back porch and bird watch. Every day she was just as excited as the day before to see the many beautiful birds that would visit her yard. Her bird identification book was never far from her fingers, but she did not need it. She had every type of bird memorized including their bird calls. The last year brought a pair of hawks to a nearby tree. She loved to watch them parent their babies and would become giddy every time she heard or saw them nearby.
In addition to loving the beach and the birds, Barbara enjoyed being outdoors in general. She had the prettiest yard in the neighborhood. Barbara would work in the yard for hours each year tending to her beautiful flowers, trees and plants. She also loved fishing and watching the fish and turtles at the lake.
Barbara was a gifted storyteller and always had a joke to share. She was naturally the life of the party and brightened every room she entered. Barbara never knew a stranger and brought happiness to every conversation she engaged in.
Rest in peace, Barb. You are my sunshine.
A rosary service for Barbara will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 East 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133, with visitation following from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur 10:30 AM Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36th Terr., Independence, MO 64052. A committal service will follow the mass in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McGilleySheil.com for the Jones-Reeve family.
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