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Frances Reese Obituary
Frances Louise Ellis Reese, 90, of Washington, died on January 13, 2023, in Donnell House, following a brief illness.
She was born on July 21, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Lodge Ellis.
A graduate of Trinity High School, Frances went on to earn a degree from Penn Commercial. Following graduation, she worked for the water company.
In the mid 1970's, she and her husband started the Red Barn Auction. For the next 30 years, she was the foundation of her husband's success.
A member of Amity Methodist Church, she was a lifetime member of the Martha V. Paul Chapter #404 of the Order of Eastern Star, and was also a member of Reds Run Homemaker Club and Duncan Miller Association.
She spent her life being a kind, giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Frances enjoyed square dancing, baking, gardening and sewing.
She and her husband spent their winters in sunny Clearwater, Fla., where they made many special friends.
On July 24, 1955, she married Harry "Hezzy" A. Reese, who died on April 20, 2018.
Surviving are a son, Patrick E. (Margaret) Reese, of Madera, CA; two daughters, Amy R. (James) Day and Deborah R. (Thomas) Leech, both of Washington; a sister, Agnes Smith; three sisters-in-law, Elinor Ellis Newman, Garnet Withrow and Janet Reese; five grandchildren, Elisha Dawn Leech, Eric (Lindsey) Day, Chastity (Derek) Hoover, Jayme (Patrick) Schuster, and Brandon (Megan) Leech; eight great-grandchildren, Cael and Reese Hoover, Braygen, Teagen and Logan Leech, Mason and Emma Day, Sawyer Schuster; and two step- grandchildren, Larry (Heather) Haney, Dr. Michael (Dr. Lisa) Haney; and five step-great -grandchildren, Harley, Paige, Calissa, Mikey, and Christian Haney.
Deceased are three brothers, Ralph, Robert and Thomas; and three sisters, Anna Mary Grimm, Marie Young, and Ruth Carlisle.
Friends and family are welcome from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, January 15, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 16.
Burial will follow in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Hospice of Washington, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301.
An online guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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Jill Wagers Craig
February 19, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss, I just saw on Feb. 19 2023 . I met Frances when I started taking my mother to the mini reunions for lunch. I wish I could tell my mother but she does have windows once in awhile of some clarity. I did not tell her my Dad or her sister died. My mother is Audrey Wagers. I hope you see this.
Mary Ann Friend
January 16, 2023
Amy,
We are so sorry to learn of your Mother's Passing. May she rest in peace and may you find comfort in the wonderful life she had.
Sincerely,
Bill and Mary Ann
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