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Ella Reese Obituary
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REESE, Ella Mae ''Moma'' Ella Mae Reese, age 77, departed this life on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born June 9, 1930 the daughter of Thomas and LeAndra (Edmonds) Butler. She was educated in New Miami Public Schools. She was united in marriage to Harden Reese Sr. and to this union 12 children were born. Ella was an employee of the New Miami Local School District retiring in June of 1992. She was a wonderful homemaker and her life was her children and her grandchildren. Bingo was one of her favorite pass times. She was a member of Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church of Hamilton, Ohio and a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Herons of Jerico of New Miami, Ohio. Ella was proceeded in death by her parents, Thomas and LeAndra Butler; her spouse, Harden Reese Sr.; 4 sons: Charles Blair Sr., Harden Reese Jr., Dwight Reese and Richard Reese; 2 grandchildren: Daron and Maleak; 5 brothers: Ferdinand, James, Ernest, Thomas and Melvin Butler; 4 sisters: Vera Bailey, Selma Gardner, Cordelia Crim and Willetta Halsell. She leaves to cherish her loving memory 3 sons: James Butler, Michael Reese Sr. (Geraldine), and Daniel Reese Sr. (Marcel); 5 daughters: Charlotte Bridges, Alberta Day (David), Vanessa Reese, Marita Thompson (Michael), and Sherry Reese; 33 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren; 2 special nephews: Edward and James Butler; 4 sisters-in-law: Helen Lowry, Josephine Robinson, Delores Seals and Mary McNeal; 2 brothers-in-law: Bishop Tommy L. Seals and Rector Reed; a special cousin: Eugene Johnson; a special friend: Delores Allen and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staffs of West Chester Rehabilitation Nursing Home, Christ Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital and Regency Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, October 1, 2007 at 1:00pm at Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church, 300 S. Front Street, Hamilton, OH 45011 with Reverend Michael Simmons officiating & Rev. Elmer Martin, Eulogist. Internment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 6:00-8:00pm and Monday, October 1, 2007 from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Arrangements by Green, Hall, and Jordan Memorial Chapel, 532 S. 2nd Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ella Reese
Sharon Chapman
October 1, 2007
God's heart for you is full of hope, love and peace...and so are my prayers. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. With deepest sympathy.
Andre' Butler
September 30, 2007
Aunt Mae Mae:
Even though I didn't get to see you often, I still remember your smile. I remember coming to visit you as a little boy and always feeling close to you. When you left, a part of me left too. I'm praying for the family, and I'll always love you.
Your nephew,
Andre' D. Butler (Jimmy's son)
The Estelle Family
September 29, 2007
To The Reese Family
Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Emily Johnson
September 28, 2007
May God Bless each and everyone one of you and Daniel and I love you.
Barbara Treadwell (McKinzie)
September 28, 2007
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to you. I share with you the fond memories of a wonderful woman. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Dallas Flanagan
September 28, 2007
My heart felt condolences are sent out to the Reese family. It has been many years since I had any interaction with the Reese family, but when ever someone enters your life they become a part of your very existence. Mrs. Reese was a God fearing, strong and personable women. She always had a pleasant smile and kind word for all. I did not stay in her life long, but she stayed in my heart forever. God is good and merciful. Mrs. Reese has received her reward for staying fast. I pray that I will see her again some day.
Dallas L. Flanagan
Monique Burns
September 27, 2007
To My God family, in this trying time i send you my love, my prayers, & my support. Moma Reese is a warrior who fought all the way til the end. God has chosen to bring her home to complete her work in the Heavens. She may be gone in the natural but her spirit lives on. God bless & strengthen you all. I love you & Im here for you
Caroletha Mincey
September 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patty Bryant-Flinchpaugh
September 27, 2007
To the "Reece family". My heart and prayers are with you at this time. I was one of the lucky people who got to meet Ella. What a beautiful, nice, funny person. Such a joy for life. She is at peace now. cherish the memories. You were so fortunate to have a mother, sister, grandma and ect. I will pray for all of you. Have faith in God and his son Jesus Christ and he will be there to comfort you during this time. Much love, Patty
The Walker Family
September 27, 2007
You can rest in peace knowing that you were loved and cared about. You will never be forgotten...
AMBER (darlin) Johnson
September 27, 2007
I would like to thank everyone for everything all the prayers and phone calls and just the love that everyone has shown mama was truly mama to everyone that she has touched in her life. She was the ROCK in our family and she will truly be MISSED, GOD HAS CHOSEN TO TAKE ONE OF THE BEST HE CREATED WE LOVE YOU MAMA!!!!
Parthina (Tina) Davis
September 27, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of 'Aunt Mae Mae'. Want you to know that I'm praying that you will find comfort in the presence of the Lord as he holds you in his heart and hands. Look to him today and always.
Love you all
Tina
Parthina (Tina) Davis
September 27, 2007
Many from our on line prayer group and church members are sending you all their deepest sympathy and prayers. The First Apostolic Faith Church in Akron, Ohio
Steve Leverette
September 27, 2007
Grace and Peace to all of the family of Sis. Ella Reese. May the Lord Jesus Christ keep you in times like this. My daughter married into the Reece-Reed family, so what ever affects her and her husband Steven Reen affects Marva & Steven Leverette. May you all find comfort in 1 Thess. 4: 13-18.
Julie McGuire
September 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pastor Samuel E. Cook
September 27, 2007
Sorry to here of the passing of your loved one you have my prayers.
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