Annie C. Reese of Colonial Heights passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Ola Francis Conner, and was also preceded in death by her husband, James M. Reese, Jr.; siblings, Ervine Conner, Alyene Neil, Hazel Williams, Pete Conner, Howard Conner, Headley Conner; son-in-law, George Andre; grandson, James Andre.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Andre and her children, Amy Bowles and husband, Michael (Jackson, Sarah, Colin Bowles), Steven Andre; and daughter, Janice Reese Schulz and husband, Vincent, and their children, Taylor and Andrew Schulz; sisters, Christine Hardaway, Mattie Byrd; many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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