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Margaret Reaves, age 88, was born on April 19, 1924 in Erie, Illinois; and grew up in Altus, Oklahoma. In 1950, she and family moved to San Antonio, with a career at Kelly Air Force base, retiring after 20 years of service. As a woman in the work place during that era, she made an impact for change, earning respect & recognition for numerous achievements, particularly in reducing government spending. While fully employed at Kelly in Advanced Logistics System design, she sold jewelry on her own time to raise money for building a children's cottage at Medina Children's home. It is named in honor of her mother's memory. In 1968, she received the Headliner Award by members of the San Antonio Professional Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi for being San Antonio Woman of the Year. This story of generosity was reported in a multiple page article of a national magazine, Good Housekeeping. Following retirement from Kelly in 1976, she was elected to the Leon Valley City Council; and simultaneously decided to continue her education by attending Real Estate school. A committed servant in our community to the end, she retained her Broker's license until this past April 2012. While working full time as a Broker, she was the founder in forming a Corporation for building a non-profit senior apartment complex. At the time, it was a first in the country of its kind for HUD funding. Margaret steadfastly refused to leave the government offices in Austin until the project was approved. Six years later, Christian Village Apartments was completed and occupied in May 1982. Her ongoing commitment is evidenced by being President of Christian Village Board of Directors until her passing. In 1999, she was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by San Antonio Board of Realtors. One award is offered each year and is not always awarded unless the committee feels the award is justified. For the past 30 years she had been a board member of the Christian Heritage Schools. Margaret is survived by her loving children, Maryanna Christie, Bill Mack, Cornelia Pim, and 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, with the 7th arriving this December. We miss and love her deeply. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Christian Village Apartments Attn: Janice Thompson; Reaves Memorial Fund 5800 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78238 SERVICES A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 16, 2012 the family will receive friends starting at noon at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A memorial service will be held on at 3:00PM Monday, September 17, 2012 at Christian Village Apartments 5800 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78238.

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Margaret Reaves

April 19, 1924 - September 13, 2012