Mrs. Carmen Yolando Scales Reaves, known to family and friends as "Connie Con", was born on June 29, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Rosetta Wright and David Scales.

A proud member of the Happy Hill Gardens Community, she grew up under the watchful eyes of her loving village. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System where she participated in various activities. Following high school, she enlisted in the US Army, served faithfully, and received an Honorable Discharge.

Connie drove an 18-wheeler for most of her professional life. She was a proud caregiver for both her mother-in-law, Earline Blair and her mother, Rosetta Wright. She loved hanging out with her family and friends. She was known for her beautiful smile and laugh. She also loved to travel, playing games at the internet café and the casinos.

She passed away on August 7, 2024. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cheryl Wright; aunts and uncles: J.W. (Christen) Scales, John (Hilda) Scales, Andrew Scales and William Morgan, Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Raynard Reaves; sisters, Patricia Wright (Mike Shore) and Jennifer Huffin; brother, Jeffrey (Monica) Wright; aunt, Barbara Ruth Morgan of Newport News, VA; niece, April Wright; three nephews: Jamaine Wright, Eric (Shonda) Wright, DeShawn (Carla) Wright; special friends, Sharon Coleman, Priscilla Porter and Greg Emery; a host of cousins, other family and friends.

Public viewing will be from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Friday, August 16, 2024 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 1:30 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service. Interment in Piedmont Memorial Garden.

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