Nancy L. (Schaefer) Reeves

Nancy L (Schaefer) Reeves, 73, of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5th, 2022. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1948, the daughter of Paul and Jessie (Daniels) Schaefer. She was married to Jimmie Reeves and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Nancy worked as a 1st-grade school teacher for 42 years in Mt. Vernon. She taught most of her time at Hedges Elementary school and finished out her career at West Elementary after Hedges closed.  She was a member of the National Education Association, Indiana State Teacher’s Association, Moose Lodge, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was also an active member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, going to the movies, golf cart rides, and going on walks. Nancy was a very loving and caring person and anyone that had the opportunity to meet her could recognize this about her. She adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them, including several people and children she “adopted” into her family.  

Nancy is survived by her grandchildren, Sierra (John) Meador and Parker Groves; great-grandson, Bentley Meador; sister, Linda (Julius) Teske; nieces and nephews, and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Wendy Groves, and brother, David Schaefer.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Main Street in Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Matt Watson officiating. A visitation will take place from 10:00 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com