Doris Reese's Obituary
Doris E. Reese, of Astatula, passed away on Monday, September 9th, 2013 at the age of 72 years. She was born in Eustis to James Alvin and Mattie Lou Thomas. Doris was a life long resident of Astatula. She was a beautician for 53 years, working last at Waterman Cove. She was a member of Astatula Baptist Church, where she previously taught Sunday School. In 2012, she won the Mother’s Day Award from the church. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Spann in July of this year and Jeannette Connell in 1996. Doris is remembered and will be dearly missed by her husband of 52 years, Curley; sons, Doyle Reese and his wife, Melody of Homosassa, Florida and John Reese of Clermont, Florida; sisters, Anne Barnes and her husband, Richard of Astatula and Linda Rowe and her husband, Donnell of Astatula; brothers, James Alvin Thomas, Jr. and his wife, Peggy of Corpus Christi, Texas and Charles Thomas and his wife, Carol of Fruitland Park, Florida; grandchildren, Eric Schutt and Ryan Dillon Reese, both of Homosassa; great grandchild, Daniel Schutt; as well as her church family, friends and neighbors. The family invites friends to gather for viewing on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the Astatula Baptist Church. A funeral ceremony will start at 11:00 am and burial will follow at Astatula Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall.
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