Josephine Eleanor Gloria Reece, age 82, of Metamora, Indiana died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Heritage House of Connersville.
Born October 27, 1930 in Red Bank, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Alexander & Julia (Morrison) Ouelette. She was united in marriage to Russell Reece in 1951, and he preceded her in death in 1969. She was a homemaker and mother, whose greatest joy was her family.
Survivors include seven children, Joanne Davis of Connersville, Indiana, Anita McDaniel of Metamora, Indiana, Karen Gibbs of Metamora, Indiana, Ruth Maxie of Laurel, Indiana, John Reece of Metamora, Indiana, Linda Sunderhaus of Green Cove Springs, Florida, and David Reece of Laurel, Indiana; 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, Russell, she was preceded in death by five siblings.
Private visitation & funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family, with burial following at Maple GroveCemetery in Brookville, Indiana.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .