Patricia Ann “Patsy” Reeder age 83 of Watertown, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at Vanderbilt-Wilson Hospital in Lebanon. Patsy was born Jan. 12m 1942 in Auburntown, TN, daughter of the late Hilda Leoma Bell Melton and Wiley Gray Melton. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward “Billy” Reeder in 2014 and son, William Wayne Reeder in 2021 and her 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Patsy was a graduate of Auburntown High School, she was a receiving clerk at Bridgestone, a former KMart employee and cafeteria worker for Wilson Co. Schools.
She is survived by her son, Patrick and his wife, Pamela Reeder; daughter-in-law, Beth Kidwell Reeder; grandchildren, Bryan Reeder, Sarah (Destin) Gentry, Hannah Reeder, Courtney (Austin) Thomas and Madi Reeder; great grandchildren, Camden and Emersyn Gentry.
Private graveside services were held on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 at Hunter Memorial Park in Watertown with Bro. Don Mathis officiating. Pallbearers were Mark Fletcher, Kyle Matthews, Sam Morris, Tony Pritchett, Bryan Reeder and Wayne Yelverton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Patsy’s name to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
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