Dorothy Mae Reeves (affectionately known as "Dothie") was born June 27, 1936 in Wrightsville, Arkansas to Edgar Loring and Julia Anderson. Later she moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas where she met and united in marriage to Robert Reeves. To their union four children were born. Together they relocated to Lansing, Michigan in 1961 to raise their lovely family. Dorothy completed high school and later became an employee at General Motors (Oldsmobile) in which she retired after many years of service. She enjoyed playing cards, watching sports, and being in her garden and cooking. Dorothy confessed Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. For forty two years she was an active and longtime member of the Shiloah Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Climmie Hughes. While attending Shiloah Baptist Church, she was a member of the Usher Board, Pastor's Aide, Mass Choir and many other committees and auxiliaries. Dorothy loved Shiloah and her church family deeply. The Lord called Dorothy home on May 26, 2015 at the age of 79. She was preceded in her passing by: her husband, Robert Reeves; daughters, Joyce and Beverly Reeves; and great grandson, Jaire Johnson-Reeves. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory: her son, Michael Reeves; daughter, Zenobia Thompson; five grandsons, Lamont (Tesha) Reeves, Carl (De'Edra) Rosario, Robert Reeves, Ronnell Reeves, and Michael Reeves; two granddaughters, Latisha (Michael) Risper and Revia Thompson; six great grandchildren, TaShayia Brown, Dalen Rosario, Micah Risper, Rhema Risper, and Elizabeth Reeves; mother, Julia Anderson; brother, Edgar "Pete" Loring; nephews, Durrand and Byron Loring; niece, Wrae Loring; special grandchildren, John Doss, Darion Blankenburg, Tynetta Thompson, and Kendra Knolley; sisters-in-law, Sharon Reeves, Cynthia Reeves, Marva Jean and Erma; brothers-in-law, Paul, Jr. and Ronald Reeves; special friends, Ann Williams, Louise Phillips, Binna (bonnie) Gant, Ernestine Williams, and Robin Hinmann; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Reeves will lie in repose Sunday, May 31, 1-5pm at the Riley Funeral Home, 426 West St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI48933. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 11am at the New Faith Baptist Church, 601 Frances Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. The family will receive visitors 30 minutes before services begin. Memories and condolences can be shared at rileyfuneralhome.com.