The First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, will be speaking at the Family Life Center at Moore Memorial Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday April 10. The Friends of the Library will be hosting the event, which will commence with announcements followed by a program focused on literacy, presented by the First Lady. This event is free to the public with no ticket needed.
The Friends of the Library are eagerly anticipating the insights and wisdom that the First Lady will bring to the occasion. Here’s a brief glimpse into the persona of the First Lady.
The First Lady of Mississippi, Elee Williams Reeves, grew up in Tylertown where her parents emphasized the importance of education and giving back to the community.
After graduating from McComb High School, she pursued her degree at Millsaps College in Jackson, graduating with honors. Elee also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Millsaps College.
Beginning her career in 2001, Elee continues to help others reach their financial goals daily as an investment advisor with Coker & Palmer. She is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Mississippi and the Chartered Financial Institute. In 1997, she was the recipient of the Mississippi Society of Financial Analyst Award.
Committed to giving back to her community and her fellow Mississippians, Elee volunteers her time to numerous charitable and civic organizations, including Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi where, as a child she sharpened her leadership skills. She has been a troop leader for the past 24 years and serves as her youngest daughter Maddie’s troop leader currently. She was honored to be named the 2005-2006 Girl Scout Council of Middle Mississippi’s Women of Distinction. A supporter of the arts, Elee has served as vice chairwoman of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Foundation Board and president of the Jackson Symphony League. She currently serves as Chairman of the Mississippi Museum of Art Foundation Board. Elee sits on the University of Mississippi Medical Center MIND Center Board and is a sustainer in the Junior League of Jackson. A member of the Kappa Delta Jackson Area Alumnae Association where she served as a past president, Elee was the recipient of the Kappa Delta Order of the Pearl National Award in 2007, and in 2020 the Kappa Delta Woman of Achievement Award.
Elee and Governor Tate Reeves are the proud parents of three daughters, Tyler, Emma, and Maddie. The First Family enjoys sharing their home with their King Charles Cavalier dogs, Belle and Hazel.
