Marie W. Reese's Obituary
Our beloved mother, Marie Reese, passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas on June 16, 2024, at the age of 89. Marie was born to Gordon and Bertha Powell on August 7, 1934. She married the love of her life, Bill Reese on October 11, 1955.
Marie leaves behind a large extended family. Her children, Doug & Cindy Reese, Doris & Kent Clark, Wanda & Matt Schloemer, Bill and Rhonda Reese, Elaine Reese and Robert & Tambra Reese, as well as 23 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Marie was very close to her nieces and nephews as well, Jack & Cheryl Helton, Sue and Dan Silva, Jim & Linda Helton, James Helton and their children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill Reese, as well as her five siblings.
Marie was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she embraced her entire extended family. She was right there for anyone that needed anything, no matter the day of the week or the time of day, Marie was the first one there to help.
She was loved by everyone she met and had many lifelong friends. She loved to travel the world with her best friend Mrs. Claude Thompson, until Mrs. Thompson’s death. In her later years, while living in Kerrville, Marie volunteered at the hospital and when she began living in a nursing facility, she was everyone’s advocate and was the chair of their Resident Council.
The family viewing will be Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 4pm-5pm and visitation will be from 5pm-8pm on Thursday. The visitation and funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday, June 21, 2024, at South Park Funeral Home, 1310 N. Main St., Pearland, TX. All friends and family are welcome.
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