Phyllis Reeves Dean, 67 years young, entered the garden of peace on August 10, 2018 to walk with our Lord and Savior. Phyllis battled glioblastoma brain cancer for over 20 months. Phyllis, AKA “Muggsy”, lit up every room she entered with her beautiful smile and loving vivacious personality. She owned her own transcription company. Words were her world, which made the aphasia that accompanies brain cancer even more cruel. Even so, she battled on while making everyone around her laugh and find joy in her company. Muggsy made everyone just feel happier to be in her presence. Muggsy was an inspiration and a strong willed lady with a passion for life. Phyllis was born in Springfield, MA to the late Commander Joseph Samuel Reeves and Winnifred R. Helms Reeves on October 3, 1950. Her father was a decorated veteran who flew in the Berlin Air Lift, and flew the wounded out of Korea. She was raised in Cupertino, California as well as Honolulu, HI while her father was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gordon Walter Reeves, and her aunt Irene Reeves Ferguson. Phyllis is survived by her aunt, Louise McClain Reeves of Philadelphia, PA; her loving friend Carrie L. Hall of Homosassa, FL, and the many friends that stood by her side right to the end. She will be forever cherished and never forgotten. Per her wishes, a private burial has been arranged. We want to thank Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast for their continuous care of our Muggsy, and donations to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast in honor of Phyllis Reeves Dean are greatly appreciated to P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464/352-527-2020. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. www.wilderfuneral.com
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