Mrs. Reese was born on April 15, 1953 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Blair B. and Helene DeAngelis Tressler. She was united in marriage to Mark L. Reese in 1975. They were married for 38 years. She had worked as a title clerk in both automotive and real estate.
She is survived by her husband, Mark L. Reese; one son, Michael L. Reese; her mother-in-law, Naomi; a brother-in-law; Matthew Reese; a sister-in-law, Parepa Jones and a nephew, Donald Frezzo.
She was predeceased by her son, Mitchell in 2007.
Contributions may be made in her memory to West Volusia Humane Society, 800 Humane Society Road, DeLand, FL 32720 and/or Journey's End, 1899 Mercers Fernery Road, DeLand, FL 32720.