Jean Reece Obituary
Shelby Jean Reece, age 85, passed away January 15, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina
Foothills.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of Luther Grayson Blanton and
Cumi Harris Blanton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Reece; her son, Michael Reece; her
daughter, Robin Edwards; sisters, Joyce Wells and Marilyn Price, and brother, Carlyle
Blanton.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sharon and husband J.D., and
grandchildren, Jordan Lattimore, Harley Lattimore and wife Lindsey, Matthew Lattimore
and wife Sydnee.
The funeral service will be held in the chapel of Crowe's Mortuary on
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1pm with visitation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills (PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 2843). Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.
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