Patricia Ann Reaves, of Greenwich, passed away suddenly on July 26, 2019. Known affectionately to her friends as Pat, she was 87. Pat was predeceased by her father and mother, the late William Hobson Reaves and his wife Lillian Christian Reaves, of St. Louis, Missouri, and her brother, William Hobson Reaves, Jr. of Greenwich.
Ms. Reaves graduated from Mary Institute in St. Louis, and attended Vassar College, and Washington University in St. Louis. Pat had a lively childhood and was named “Duchess of Missouri” in the Tyler, Texas Annual Rose Festival and a Maid of Honor in the Veiled Prophet Ball in St. Louis. Ever an active participant in her community, she became a member of the Woman’s Club and The Junior League of St. Louis. She continued her volunteer work with the Junior League of Greenwich.
She was born in St. Louis and lived there until being transferred in 1978 to Associated Dry Goods in New York City. As Plan Administrator, she computerized their pension and thrift plans. When Associate Dry Goods was bought out by the May Department Stores Company, she became the Executive Director of Volunteers for Nathaniel Witherell.
Ms. Reaves was a former Director of the Altar Guild of Christ Church Greenwich, and was on the Vestry. She was also a curator at the Flinn Gallery and active with the English Speaking Union. At Indian Harbor Yacht Club she was a member of the bowling team and served on the race committee for the Sunfish sailors.
Funeral services were held in the Oak Grove Mausoleum in St. Louis. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Greenwich in September. Remembrances may be sent to Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut to support the Altar Guild Flower Fund.
