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 helps others reach their financial goals as an investment advisor with Coker & Palmer. She is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Mississippi and the Chartered Financial Institute.
Committed to giving back to her community and her fellow Mississippians, Elee volunteers her time to numerous charitable and civic organizations. She has served as vice chairwoman of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Foundation Board, president of the Jackson Symphony League, president of Hinds County Republican Women, and president of the Official Mississippi Women’s Club. Elee currently serves on the Mississippi Museum of Art Foundation Investment Committee, the Board of Director’s for the University of Mississippi Medical Center MIND Center Board, the Center for Violence Prevention Advisory Board, and the Junior League of Jackson.
Elee also gives back as a role model to future generations, mentoring girls and collegiate women. Joining Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi as a child where she sharpened her leadership skills, Elee has been a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 22 years and served on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Mississippi. She currently serves as her youngest daughter, Maddie’s, troop leader. Elee has remained an active alumnus with Kappa Delta Sorority and has served in numerous capacities as well. She currently serves as a member of the Kappa Delta National Leadership Team, sitting on the Investment Advisory Committee, and is a past president of the Jackson Area Alumnae Association.
In her role as First Lady, Elee has enjoyed reading in schools, promoting the importance of literacy for students of all ages. After the historic flooding in our state in 2020, Elee partnered with Keep Mississippi Beautiful to highlight the need of participating in community clean-up efforts to restore Mississippi’s natural beauty. Elee looks forward to launching future projects to maintain our state’s rich history and precious landmarks, including renovations of the historic section of the Governor’s Mansion to preserve the beauty and grandeur of the 2nd oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States.
Elee and Governor Tate Reeves are the proud parents of three daughters, Tyler, Emma, and Maddie. They attend Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church. The First Family enjoys sharing their home with their King Charles Cavalier dog, Belle.
Current charity and leadership involvement:
- Investment Policy Board Member for the Millsaps College General Louis Wilson Fund
- Board Member for the Millsaps College Marsha McCarty Wells Endowment Fund
- Member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Mississippi and the Chartered Financial Institute
- Member of the Mississippi Museum of Art Foundation Investment Committee
- Board of Directors for the University of Mississippi Medical Center MIND Center Board
- Member of the Center for Violence Prevention Advisory Board
- Junior League of Jackson Sustainer
- 2020 Honorary Chairman of the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service
- 2020 Honorary Chairman of Mississippi Make-A-Wish Organization’s Women Inspiring Strength and Hope Society
- Co-Chairman of the Mississippi Family First Initiative
- Member of the Kappa Delta National Leadership Team—Investment Advisory Committee
- 2022 Honorary Chairman of the International Ballet Competition
Leadership awards and recognition:
- 1997 Mississippi Society of Financial Analyst Award
- 2005-2006 Girl Scout Council of Middle Mississippi’s Women of Distinction Award
- 2007 Kappa Delta Order of the Pearl National Award
- 2020 Kappa Delta Sorority Woman of Achievement Award
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It is hard to believe that one year ago today we were celebrating the inauguration. None of us knew on that day all of the challenges that our Great State would face in the coming months and throughout the year. This year has shown the strength and resilience of Mississippians.
It is a honor for me to serve on the board for the Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention, and to bring awareness to this issue that affects so many across our nation. Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
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Elee and I got to bring a little cheer to kids in Mississippi’s Children’s Hospital, delivering gift bags for their families this morning.
The First Lady led the effort! Honored to have a partner in leadership with such a heart for the people we work for.
Happy Sweet 16 to my favorite oldest daughter with some of my favorite photos! You are kind, smart, beautiful, and loving. I cannot believe 16 years have passed so quickly. Dad and I could not be more proud of you! We love you!
Over the weekend we had the best time sharing all the decorations for Christmas at the Mansion with our guests! Obviously the crowds are a lot smaller this year—we aren’t able to have the typical large gatherings we otherwise would to celebrate the season.
We have a special treat in store for all of you that were not able to make it to tour the mansion this year! On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 2 p.m. I will be going live on Facebook to show all of you the beautiful decorations. I hope all of you will be able to join us to see the phenomenal decorations in honor of our frontline workers!
Today is an exciting day at the Governors Mansion! We begin our Christmas at the Mansion tours later this morning, and are looking forward to seeing each of you as you come visit! Make sure to bring a mask, and RSVP to avoid groups!
Please remember to bring your thank you letters for the first responders and drop them in the red mailbox! Santa will be delivering these letters to our first responders for Christmas!
We have already received some letters from Ms. Andrea Cohen’s art class at Church Hill Elementary in West Point which were hand delivered by Alison Reed and Gina Pearson who volunteered with the Petal Pushers team this week.
It has been a very busy week here at the Governors Mansion. Scott Reed and the Petal Pushers team have been hard at work preparing for Christmas at the Mansion! I am so excited to share this sneak peak of all the beautiful decorations with each of you!
The Christmas at the Mansion tours begin on Friday. Things will be a little different this year—separating crowds and social distancing. Grab your tickets, bring your mask, and come see Mississippi’s home decorated in honor of all our frontline workers!
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Happy 19th Anniversary, @tatereeves ! It has been a blessing to share this life with you. I couldn’t be more thankful to have you as my husband, and that our girls have you as their dad! We love you and are so proud of you!