Mary Ann Reese's Obituary
Reese, Mary Ann Potts Completed her earthly journey on January 28, 2014 with dignity and courage. She will be greatly missed by the hundreds of loving friends and family who have graciously prayed for strength, comfort, and peace along the way. For this we are forever grateful. The good news is that she knew and her family knows that she now starts her eternal journey with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary Ann was born February 27, 1938 to Earl and Alva Potts. She grew up in Dallas and was a proud graduate of Adamson High School, Class of 1956. She then attended North Texas University. On June 27, 1958, she married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Jay Reese. She was a devoted mother to Kathleen and Leesa and a devoted grandmother. Mary Ann was also a Girl Scout Leader who mentored many young girls. She and her best friend, Jane Colby, were gifted china painters and business partners of the China Belle. She served humbly and wholeheartedly for 35 years in Al-anon with countless fellow travelers. Mary Ann was also a graduate of Bible Study Fellowship’s seven year study. She joyfully worked along side her niece, Yvette Patton, each Christmas season. Mary Ann’s passions in life were spending time with her family, Al-anon, cooking, shopping, gardening, afternoon coffees, and her dog Gracie. Mary Ann leaves behind her husband, Jay, of 55 years; daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Mark Denny, and daughter, Leesa Henderson; grandchildren, Sarah and Sam Robinson, Megan and Laura Denny, Shane Henderson, and Aubrey Davis- Loosli; great granddaughter, Reese Robinson; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Bess Potts; sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Paul Davis; brother-in- law, Ronald Reese. She also leaves behind her beloved extended family and friends. We rejoice with Mary Ann as she enters heaven greeted by Jesus and the friends and family that preceded her. Her memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 31, 2014 at First United Methodist Richardson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.
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