Jessie Ann Reese, 70, of Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her sister’s residence. She was born on April 12, 1955, in Mansfield, to the late James and Jessie Lee (Martin) Reese.
Jessie retired from Jay Plastics in Mansfield. She found joy in crafting, especially in making baskets and creating Christmas gifts for loved ones. Jessie attended New Beginnings Baptist Church, where she was a devoted member. She was dearly loved by her nieces and nephews. In her free time, she enjoyed attending local and produce auctions, one of her favorite pastimes.
Jessie is survived by her siblings, James (Celeste Amato) Reese, David (Michelle) Reese, and Linda (Chip Gardepe) Addington; nieces and nephews, Amber (Chris) Dorsey, Ryan Addington, Tiffany Baldridge, Ashley (Sam) McCune, David (Brooke) Reese II, Andrew (Kimber) Reese, and Misty Reese; and many cherished family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield, and on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The funeral service will follow at 11:00AM with Brother Jerry Copley officiating. Burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery.
Memorial contributions made be made to New Beginnings Baptist Church, 2375 Stiving Road, Mansfield, OH 44903.
Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the Reese family.
