Frances Louise Reese

Frances Louise Ellis Reese, 90, of Washington, died on January 13, 2023, in Donnell House, following a brief illness. She was born on July 21, 1932, in Washington, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Lodge Ellis. A graduate of Trinity High School, Frances went on to earn a degree from Penn Commercial. Following graduation, she worked for the water company. In the mid 1970’s, she and her husband started the Red Barn Auction. For the next thirty years, she was the foundation of her husband’s success. A member of Amity Methodist Church, she was a lifetime member of the Martha V. Paul Chapter #404 of the Order of Eastern Star, and was also a member of Reds Run Homemaker Club and Duncan Miller Association. She spent her life being a kind, giving and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Frances enjoyed square dancing, baking, gardening and sewing. She and her husband spent their winters in sunny Clearwater, Florida, where they made many special friends. On July 24, 1955, she married Harry “Hezzy” A. Reese, who died on April 20, 2018. Surviving are a son, Patrick E. (Margaret) Reese, of Madera, CA; two daughters, Amy R. (James) Day and Deborah R. (Thomas) Leech, both of Washington; a sister, Agnes Smith; three sisters-in-law, Elinor Ellis Newman, Garnet Withrow and Janet Reese; five grandchildren, Elisha Dawn Leech, Eric (Lindsey) Day, Chastity (Derek) Hoover, Jayme (Patrick) Schuster, and Brandon (Megan) Leech; eight great grandchildren, Cael and Reese Hoover, Braygen, Teagen and Logan Leech, Mason and Emma Day, Sawyer Schuster; and two step grandchildren, Larry (Heather) Haney, Dr. Michael (Dr. Lisa) Haney; and five step great grandchildren, Harley, Paige, Calissa, Mikey, and Christian Haney. Deceased are three brothers, Ralph, Robert and Thomas; and three sisters, Anna Mary Grimm, Marie Young, and Ruth Carlisle. Friends and family are welcome on Sunday, January 15, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023. Burial will follow in Lone Pine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Concordia Hospice of Washington, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301.