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Hortense Reese Obituary
She leaves to cherish her memories four daughters, Brenda Outlaw (Linwood), Margo R. Gwaltney (James N.), Barbara R. Dunlap (Cleveland Jr.), and Malaria Eldridge (Clarence Jr.); two sons, Earnest M. Reese and James E. Reese Jr.; 14 grandchildren, James Chester Jr., Murad Nuriddin, George Minns, Regina Herbin, Corinthia Knight, Cleveland Dunlap III, Angela Washington, Dewayne Reese, Antoine Miles, Christopher Dunlap, Antoinette Y. Jones, Earnest Reese Jr., Ebony Eldridge, Najee' Eldridge; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Viewing will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held noon Monday, Oct. 29, at Wesley Grove United Church of Christ, 2308 Roanoke Ave., Newport News, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Alexander Jamison Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Reese will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Arrangements are by O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hortense Reese
Cynthia Key
October 11, 2008
In the past year since we lost this beautiful, warm,
God fearing lady, her teachings keep us moving forward.
Grandma Reese loved her family, church and country
and taught us all how to find the good in others. Her smile,
wisdom and gentleness carry on through her wonderful
family and for that, we are truly blessed.
With our love, Great Grandson, George Cameron Dunn
and his Mother, Cynthia Dunn Key
Yvonne Gregory
October 30, 2007
To: Margo Gwaltney and family I,m praying that God will grant you the strength of endurance,and restoration of your joy.
co-worker and friend
Dr Leroy Jones
October 29, 2007
To the Reese family: Please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers of sadness and happiness on the lost of your love one. James, I'll always be here for you.
Stephanie Joyner
October 29, 2007
To The Reese Family,My prayer and thoughs are with you during this time with the lost of your love one.
Rosalee Harvell and Family
October 29, 2007
To the Reese Family,
"The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation." (Exodus 15:2) Your mother was a wonderful person who opened her home and heart to everyone. Find stength in the Lord and comfort in the love that Hortense taught you.
Ronald & Patricia Groce
October 29, 2007
Dearest Family,
Be at peace in knowing that your mother walked faithfully with the Lord. As you know, she was a loving, giving woman; and an evidence of her virtues is you and how you cared for her. Continue to let His light shine in your love for one another. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Murad Nuriddin
October 28, 2007
There is no pain that Jesus can't feel, and no hurt he can't heal....
All things work according to his holy will.
May the work you have done speak for you...
Rest in peace Grandma
October 27, 2007
To: Barbara Dunlap and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult moment. Your mother is now at peace. Be encourage, God is with you.
Love you,
God-son, Carl Chandler
Leonard Poulson/Family
October 27, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
October 27, 2007
I am so sorry to hear that your love one has passed away to be with the lord. May God Bless the Reese family doing the loss of your love one.
From:
Jeanette Robinson
Cherre Robinson
Brian Robinson
BRENDA CHESTER/FAMILY
October 27, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Marion Garner
October 27, 2007
To the Reese Family. May God Be with you during your time of sorrow. The Garner Family (Mookie)
Jackie Wheeler
October 27, 2007
To the Reese Family:
My condolences to you on the passing of your mother. May God continue to bless and strenghten you and may The Holy Spirit comfort you all and give you that peace that passes all understanding, in Jesus' Name.
My prayers are with you all.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
October 24, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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