Zayah Joseph Reeves

Zayah Joseph Reeves Age: 5

Of: Dickson, Tennessee Passed Away: Friday May 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Zayah was born on February 12, 2020. Soon after, he entered our lives via foster care. On April 11, 2023, he officially became ours as Zayah Joseph. On May 30, 2025, he took his first steps into heaven back into the arms of his beloved Papa Joe. Zayah’s short life was riddled with many medical obstacles. He is most known for his beautiful bright smile, which is truly the first thing most people noticed about Zayah. He had to hurdle multiple obstacles and barriers that he bravely and courageously did day after day, all while smiling. Those obstacles are now cleared, and Zayah is at peace with an everlasting smile no longer in pain. Special thanks to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Millar Rich and Maxim nursing, Make A Wish Foundation, and Hope Kids for providing care and advocating for Zayah’s best interests.

Visitation: will be 1-2 on Wednesday June 4, 2025, at the Spann Funeral Home.

Zayah Joseph Reeves service will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday June 4, 2025, from the chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Bro. Norman Edwards and Danny Edwards officiating.

Survived by:

Mother:

Hannah Reeves and her fiancé Dustin MARTIN,

A foster sister who adores him.

Brother:

Amaris Martin

Great Grandparents:

Norman and Betty Edwards

Grandparents:

Mimi Angela Lewis and Pop Chip Lewis

Cousins:

Ezra, Aries, Laila, Izzy, DJ

Several foster cousins, his aunts: Rachel and Talia Reeves, Kayla Pemberton, Jade Pemberton, his uncles: Nathaniel Pemberton and Eli Reeves.

Preceded By:

Grandfather Joseph Reeves

Memorials To:

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lennox-Gastaut Foundation or Talia’s Totes.