Rachel was born April 27, 1945 to Fred and Henrietta DeLeon in Houston, TX. On March, 20, 1966, she married Larry Joseph Reese in her grandfather’s church in Stanton, CA. They were blessed with three children.
In the late 1970’s, Rachel began working at Newhope Elementary School in the cafeteria. In the early 1980’s, Rachel embarked on her career in the Children’s Department at the Santa Ana Public Library and remained there until her retirement in 1999.
She learned cake decorating from her mother-in-law and had a second career of creating elaborate wedding and birthday cakes.
Rachel is survived by one son, two daughters, her mother, three sisters, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and her grandpuppy, Maizi.
Rachel was preceded in death by her husband and brother.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Services under the direction of Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary (714) 893-2421.
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