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Donnie Reese Obituary

REESE, Donnie, 79, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 in Tulsa, OK. Born August 18, 1928 in Troy, OK to Fred W. and Edith Velma (Ingram) Cole. She was a retired elementary school teacher at Fulton Elementary in the Tulsa Public School system from 1968-1986. Member of Park Plaza Church of Christ. Preceded in death by: her parents; and step-father, Otis Lynn. Survived by: her husband, Allen Reese; sons, Jack Reese and wife, Patti, and Dr. Joe Reese and wife, Carol, all of Tulsa, OK; 6 grandchildren, Erin Reese Rowan and husband, Cameron, Carrie Reese, Lauren Reese, Lindsay Reese, Megan Reese and Michael Reese. Visitation will be 2- 4 p.m., on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Moore's Southlawn. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Harbor in Catoosa, OK. Service will be 10a.m., Monday, January 14, 2008 at Park Plaza Church of Christ with interment at Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow. Moore's Southlawn Chapel 663-2233. share memories at www.moorefuneral.com VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World on Jan. 13, 2008.

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Mary G. Perry

January 14, 2008

Dr. Reese and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing can match the love of a Mother, and You will always have that special bond with her. Take care of yourself, your Dad and your family as you take such care of your patients. May God comfort you now and always.

Yvonne & Charles Wood

January 14, 2008

I was sorry to hear about the loss of a very dear family member. I think Donnie and I took confort in knowing we were Coles and were alike in many ways. I know I did. I have missed seeing you since you moved back to Tulsa.
You, (Allen, Jack & family and Joe & family)are in my thoughts and prayers. A contribution will be made to Hope Harbor.

Polly Isom

January 14, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

T D. And Polly Isom

January 13, 2008

This is from T. D. And Polly; Polly has always said that Donnie was her best friend during our stay in Tulsa and has continued to have the best memories regarding their frienship..

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