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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Our thoughts and prayers are with Kim and the family. 🙏
Aunt Ella was an amazing woman! She will be missed but forever in our hearts & memories. Kim & Karen my heartfelt condolences. Knowing she is now reunited with her loved ones & what a welcoming she had. My favorite memory was when I brought Kelly out to Tok, Alaska & surprised her for her birthday! First time Aunt Ella was speechless! Take care & may you find comfort. Love you all….
Kim, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. Ella was such a sweet lady and always happy. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I love you girl.
My sympathy to the family. I remember her as a very nice lady with her volunteer jacket years ago.
My Aunt Ella was a funny lady always had a smile on her face. Could make you laugh. Rest in peace Aunt Ella you left a lifetime of memories for everyone that knew you.