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Joan R. Reese

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Joan R. Reese, 81, of Washington, died Saturday, February 6, 2021, in the Grove, Washington.

She was born July 11, 1939, a daughter of the late John Berton Kelley Sr. and Ruth Holbert Kelley Toland.

She was a 1957 graduate of Trinity High School. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Washington. She enjoyed sewing, loved attending the annual Pike and Fall Festivals, enjoyed shopping and loved cats.

On July 11, 1970, she married the late John E. Reese Sr.

She is survived by a daughter, Ruth A. Reese of Washington; three stepsons, John E. Reese Jr. of Washington, Larry Reese of Washington, Robert L. Reese of Canonsburg; a brother, John B. Kelley Jr. and wife Sandra of Beaver; two grandchildren; and eight stepgrandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a stepson, David W. Reese; sister, Margaret Humphreys; and brother, Edwin A. Kelley.

Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, the time of funeral services, in Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, with Rev. Robert Hedges officiating.

A guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com.

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