MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cleanup efforts are continuing across the Memphis area after severe storms moved through the region Saturday night, leaving behind downed trees and property damage.
One of those affected was Whitehaven resident Yvonne Reeves, whose home on Byron Drive was struck by a large tree during the storm.
Reeves said she was watching television as the storms moved through when she suddenly heard a loud thump, followed by the sound of breaking glass.
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That noise turned out to be a large tree that had fallen onto her roof, causing extensive damage to the home.
Despite the damage, no one was injured.
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“I’m grateful to God that it’s as well as it is. It could have been worse,” Reeves said. “And I’m thankful I wasn’t injured because I already have some health issues going on. And I’m just thankful.”…