
Miriam Newell Reeves, age 66, of Bolton, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Miriam was born in Columbus County on June 19, 1959 to the late Edgar Newell and Lila Mae Watts Newell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by several of her siblings.
Miriam worked for several years at Council Tool Manufacturing Company in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
Left to cherish her memory are best friend; Teresa, daughter; Shannon Reeves, sister; Peggy Higdon, nephew; Thomas Edwin Smith and several other nieces and nephews.
Miriam had requested that no services be held. Friends may visit our Tribute page to leave condolences for the family.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Reeves family.