Ella Osborn Reece, 90, of Valdese, NC, died Saturday, September 21, 2024 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Born on September 2, 1934 in Roy, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel Abraham Osborn and Mattie Belle Fry Osborn.
Ella was an active member of Morganton First Church of God and retired from the Burke County public school system. She volunteered at Amorem Hospice, CoMMA, the gift shops at both hospitals in Burke County, and AARP. She loved to travel, which included all 50 states and many countries abroad.
Mrs. Reece is survived by her daughters, Kim Reece (Robbie), Karen Sasser (Ronnie), and Debra Gibby Reece; grandchildren, Jeramie Abernathy, Daphne Mozeley, Dustyn Reece, Jara Seagle, Landon Reece, Logan Reece, Quinn Reece, Ronnie Sasser, Ryan Sasser, and Chelsea Sasser; twenty-four great-grandchildren; brothers, Dutch and John Osborn; sisters, Martha Summar, Carolyn Waldron, and Clara Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Memory Reece; sons, Farrell Kelly Reece and Maynard Karl Reece; sister, Helen Whitlock; and brothers, Lloyd, Eldridge, and Niesle Osborn.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Morganton First Church of God. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Pastor John Henderson officiating. Entombment will follow in Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice (amoremsupport.org/donate).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Ella was such a sweet lady! It was a joy just to be around her. Praying for you all in this time of grief.
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Reece, our thoughts and prayers are with the Reece family. Howard & Priscilla Stirewalt Hildebran, NC
Jara, So sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. I just know she was a great lady - just like you! My love and prayers are with you.
What a wonderful and life well lived. I still remember the excitement of completing the 50 state bucket list. Kim, know you and the family are in our prayers.
So sorry to hear of Ella's passing. She was a great mother and i'm sure said thousands of prayers for Kelly and myself as we were growing up. Peace and comfort to all the family.
I loved Ella. She was a strong and sweet lady. May all the wonderful memories of her be of great comfort to her family.
Kim, so sorry to hear about your mom! She was such a dear! I remember her at the beauty salon each week when I took my mom to get her hair done. Prayers are with you and your family! ~ Roxie Benton Ellis
Kim, Praying for you and your family.
So so sorry for your great loss. She is walking with the Lord. She was a great woman of God. Great mom Grandma sister aunt everything. Prayers for your family love you all
Blessings and prayers for you all. 🙏