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Camille Reische Obituary

Camille Joan King Reische of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at Carillon Assisted Living, Salisbury. She was encircled and held by family. Camille was born in Phoenix, Ariz. Oct. 7, 1929 to the late Floyd Donald King and Kathleen White King, and was very proud of her parents and Arizona heritage. She had one sister, the late Nancy King Carhart. Camille attended both the University of Colorado at Boulder and Arizona State University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, graduating with honors. She was very involved with and loved her church, First United Methodist, where she taught Sunday school. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and enjoyed art and calligraphy, golf, extensive travel, and volunteering. She had a long modeling career having completed a job just this past February. More than anything, Camille treasured her family and friends and had a true joy for life. She radiated love. Camille was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Parker Allen Reische Jr.; daughter, Lynn Reische Stone; and son, Donald Scott Reische. She is survived by her children Kendall Todd Reische and wife Christin Jarvis Reische, Alan Keith Reische and wife Lisa Burg Reische and Cara Joan Reische and husband Jon Eric Palmer; grandchildren, Jarret Parker Stone, Kirsten Elise Reische, Amanda Lynn Reische, David Tanner Reische, BreeAnna Camille Reische, Kayla Grace Reische, Jakob George Reische and Camille Lucia Palmer; and great-grandchildren, Parker Lynn Stone and Alexandra Marie Stone. Service: A service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at First United Methodist Church in Salisbury, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Salisbury, NC 28144; or to Shelter Guardians Inc., PO Box 1934, Salisbury, NC 28145. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Reische family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Aug. 10, 2016.

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Joyce Miner

August 4, 2025

Thinking of the family

Mahshid Lee

August 13, 2016

Condolences to Jarret, Marsha, Parker, Allie and the rest of Camilles family. She was always such a loving, sweet and kind person to our family. She radiated grace and warmth. She will be missed.

Dorothy Martin

August 11, 2016

Camille and her Phoenix family lived 1/2 a block from me and my family beginning in 1941. We had such fun as teenagers. She was always smiling and enjoyed the friendship of everyone she met. We are so saddened by her death.

Lindsay Wineka

August 11, 2016

Camille was such a gracious and loving lady. I was lucky enough to be a part of the local sorority girls group. Dot Busby was also a part of this group. It was always a wonderful time being charmed by the stories. We're thankful for Camille. She was a walking testament to a life well lived. I know you will miss her

Carla Mangini Innis

August 10, 2016

Heartfelt condolences to all the Reische family. I remember Camilla from Darien where Don and I became friends over 50 years ago. Love and blessings to all of you at this difficult time.

CaDaryl Sloan

August 10, 2016

Mrs. Reische was always in a great spirit when working with her at Carillon Assisted Living. I didn't to get to know her that much because i wasn't on A Hall much but every time I went to help her or bring her medicine she would always say,"I got joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Y'all take such good care of me." Her passing was a shock to me when i heard because I just saw her that Friday. Just know she is resting in a better place.

Nicky Rosenbluth

August 10, 2016

I always thought if Camille as regal, she was a beautiful spirit inside and out glad that I knew her. Virtual hugs for the family from Team Rosenbluth

Charlotte Scudder

August 10, 2016

My condolences to the whole Reische family. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this most difficult time. Camille was like an adopted mom to me and my heart is breaking right along with yours.

Darlene Peoples

August 10, 2016

Cara, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. I was lucky to have spent time with her at the kindergarten. Usually waiting for Camille to play a little longer or finish a movie. She was so sweet with my special needs granddaughter and Ava loved listening to her. It was so nice getting to know her a little and. I know that you and your family were so proud of her.

Camille at art reception Rail Walk Studios & Gallery

Marietta Smith

August 10, 2016

She was one of the first people to greet me when I moved to Salisbury. She made me feel so welcome and continued to be supportive of my art endeavors. A lovely and charming lady.

August 10, 2016

Cara, Jon and Camille- I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Nancy Gokey

Lynn Lippard

August 10, 2016

Prayers for you and your family, Cara!

Becky Lippard

August 10, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember that she told me she always smiled whenever she saw me. I will keep her smile in my heart.

August 10, 2016

My sincere sympathies to the Reische family. Camille was one of the kindest people I have ever known. She handled everything that life threw to her with humility and grace. God's peace to all who loved her.

Deborah Lucas

August 10, 2016

Cara, Jon, little Camille:
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Camille. What an elegant lady, so active in the community, always so gracious and gentle and kind.
I always loved running into her out in the community at various events and hearing all about her activities, and family. She told us wonderful stories about her college life, meeting Parker, and all of her interests when the local Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority "girls" of Salisbury would get together.
I am saddened that she is gone. I visited her several months ago out at Trinity Oaks, and we enjoyed a short visit.
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Lucas

August 10, 2016

Cara and all the family - We are so sorry. Camille was a beautiful person inside and out. What a privilege to have known her when we lived in Salisbury.

Eric and Joyce Miner, Punta Gorda FL

Dennis Stiller

August 10, 2016

Camille's spirit will live on through her art. My condolences to her family.

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