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Dorothy Rees Obituary

Dorothy "Memaw" Rees, born 2/24/13 in Chapel Hill, Texas. Passed away 8/29/13 in Houston, Texas, Age: 80 years, Family: Husband of 63 years-Richard Rees, Son-Rick Rees (deceased), Son-Mike Rees, Daughter-in-Law-Nancy Rees(deceased), Daughter-Cindy Pierce & husband, Tommy Pierce, Adopted son & daughter-Lee & Judy Jackson, Grandchildren: Ryan Rees & wife, Stevie; Matthew Rees; Tommy Pierce, Jr. & wife, Ashley; Jeremy Pierce & wife, Jennifer; Emily Belcher & husband Kelly; Leigh Jackson. Great-grandchildren: Jaxon Rees, Roy David Crush, Caitlyn Pierce & Jordan Pierce. Extended Family: Shawn & Gabrielle Firenza & children Keagan, Kendalyn & Karlyse.
"The Lord must have needed a grandmother in Heaven."
Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Avenue, Houston, Texas 77023. Visitation: 9/2/13-5:00 to 8:00 PM. Service: 9/3/13-10:00 AM.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 1, 2013.

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Frankie and Margie Firenza

September 3, 2013

Our love and sympathy to Richard and the family! Dorothy was a beautiful lady whose life and positive influence was a blessing to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed!

James & Debra High

September 2, 2013

So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.

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