Mary Louise Reece, 96, of Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, IL, formerly of Wellington, IL., passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 5:50 A.M.  She was born February 2, 1923, in Edmonton, KY, the daughter of Sanford William and Margaret Lee (Hamilton) Free.  She married Robert Lee Reece Sr. on November 9, 1940.  He preceded her in death.

 

She is survived by four daughters, Judith Ann (Wes) Knapp, Laura Ruth (Robert) Daugherty, Brenda Joyce (Phil) Thornton, and Patricia Louise (Frank) Blanchette; one son, Robert Lee Reece Jr.; thirteen grandchildren, thirty-four great – grandchildren, three great- great – grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, two brothers, and one grandchild.

 

Mary worked at the Wellington State Bank for many years.  She was a member of the Wellington Methodist Church and was very active in the D.A.R. and B.P.W. programs.  Mary also wrote the book titled, “Thank You Lord”, along with numerous articles and short stories.

 

A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.  Monday, October 14, 2019 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.  The funeral service will follow the visitation at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Richard Lewis officiating.  Burial will follow at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.

 

Memorials may be made to the Kankakee Valley Hospice 482 Main St. NW Bourbonnais, IL 60914, the Wellington Methodist Church 314 E. Main St. Wellington, IL 60973 or to the Prairieview Lutheran Home 403 N. 4th St. Danforth, IL 60930.

 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Mary’s eternal tribute page and to send condolences to the family.