It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Ivy Reece, who departed peacefully from this world on Saturday, January 25th 2025 at the age of 95. Virginia was born in Harrisburg, Pa.
She is preceded in death by her parents Vere Blough and May(Stoner); her husband, Thomas J Reece Sr.; children, William Reece, Teresa Gamble, and Thomas Reece Jr.; and siblings, Thelma Shaffer, Robert Blough, Genevieve Martin, Dorothy Albright, John Blough, and Gloria Jean Blough.
Surviving are her siblings, Vera Fry, Josephine Huntzinger, Linda Harvey, and Oscar Blough (Kathy); Sam Albright (Brother in law) and Evelyn Blough (Sister in law); grandchildren, Shaneen Scandrol (Eric), Jennifer Reece, Richard Reece, Brandon Reece (Christy), Norman Gamble (Jen), Robert Gamble Jr (Christina), Stacy Drasher, Jeanette Holley (Nick), Erin Pottieger (Gary), Amanda Eberts, and Thomas “TJ” Reece III, 22 Great Grandchildren, 13 Great Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Virginia had a heart of gold, and she was loved by all whom she met. She was caring, supportive, and always put her family first. She found great joy in babysitting and spending time with children, and often would babysit her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved all of her grandchildren and made each and every one of them feel like they were her favorite; they all wanted to be her favorite. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and love. Many cherished memories were made at Virginia’s place on Shelly’s Island where she, her husband, and grandchildren spent every summer swimming, fishing, boating, running through cornfields, and having cookouts. It was everybody’s favorite place to be. Virginia loved to take part in game nights and would play bingo and poker with her sisters from dusk till dawn. She shared her love for roller skating with her granddaughter, taking her to lady’s night at The Star. In her later years, Virginia found joy in craft activities and puzzles. She would color beautiful pictures and go through books upon books of word searches. Her smile was bright, and her laugh was contagious. Virginia truly was a blessing, and she will be deeply missed by all.
A visitation is scheduled for February 10, 2025 from 4pm to 5pm with a memorial service beginning at 5pm at Neill Funeral Home; 3401 Market St, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
