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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Governor Tate Reeves and First Lady Elee Reeves today announced, “Mississippi Hometown Christmas” will be this year’s theme for “Christmas at the Mansion.” This year’s theme will be reflective of the beauty that our towns and cities bring to our state.
First Lady Elee Reeves announced that a cleanup effort will take place in downtown Vicksburg on June 18th, 2022, as part of a statewide day of service. The First Lady encouraged Mississippians across the state to get involved and find volunteer opportunities in their local communities.
First Lady Elee Reeves delivered copies of her new activity book for children, “Mississippi’s Fred the Turtle,” to multiple Mississippi schools. First Lady Reeves recently announced the new initiative during a kickoff event alongside The Casey Foundation, The Hope Institute, and the Mississippi Department of Education.
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We hope you’ll come participate in the candlelight tour this Friday, December 2. The gates will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.
We’re so excited to celebrate Mississippi Hometown Christmas with all of you!🎄
You can find more information at this link:
Christmas by Candlelight Tour | Mississippi Department of Archives & History
www.mdah.ms.gov
Christmas decorating at the Governor’s Mansion is in full swing!
Over the weekend, we found some handmade ornaments in the attic of the Mansion! Much to our surprise the ornaments fit our theme, “Mississippi Hometown Christmas” perfectly.
Christmas decorating at the Governor’s Mansion is in full swing!
Over the weekend, we found some handmade ornaments in the attic of the Mansion! Much to our surprise the ornaments fit our theme, “Mississippi Hometown Christmas” perfectly.
We aren’t sure when the ornaments were given to the Governor’s Mansion or to which governor.
After some research, we discovered that the ornaments were handmade and painted by Jackson artist Gay Street. Unfortunately, Ms. Street passed away in 2020.
However, we decided to put these little treasures on display to honor her memory. I’m so excited we stumbled across these ornaments and that everyone will be able to enjoy them throughout the holiday season!
Here’s a highlight of Gay’s work that Walt Grayson captured in 2010!
Decorating for Mississippi’s Hometown Christmas is officially underway at the Governor’s Mansion!
I cannot wait to share some sneak peeks with all of you over the next few days & hope you’ll come visit during the Christmas season!🎄
Happy Anniversary! It’s been a super quick, adventure-filled 21 years! I’m so very blessed. The girls and I sure do love you!
We hope y’all have a Happy Thanksgiving!
This year I’m extra thankful for my family and to be a Mississippian!
We are grateful to everyone who has submitted an ornament!
Today is the official deadline for submissions. However if you’d still like to submit one to represent your hometown, we will happily accept!
Thank y’all for helping to make this Christmas at the Mansion extra special!
I enjoyed a wonderful time visiting and speaking with the Covington County Republican Women!
I appreciate them giving me the opportunity to share more about Fred the Turtle, life at the Governor’s Mansion & what serving as First Lady has meant to me!