Betty “Janell” Fitzgerald Reeves, 78, of Lumberton, died Monday, September 2, 2013.  She was born on August 27, 1935, in Town Bluff, to Lillian Lumpkin Fitzgerald and Ocie George Fitzgerald. 

Survivors include her husband, Gayle Dean Reeves; children, Kim Brown and Kathy Gray and her husband, Charles, all of Lumberton; and Kent Brown and his wife, Peggy; and Robb Starr and his wife, Laurie, all of Pine Ridge; thirteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Ocie Fitzgerald; and brother, Jerry Fitzgerald.

A gathering of Mrs. Reeves’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee.  Her funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Pedigo Cemetery, Town Bluff.