Ruth Killian Reese

Ruth Killian Reese, 92, of Maiden, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Wilmington, NC. A native of Catawba County she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Whitner Killian and was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Reese was an amazing gardener who love being outdoors and enjoying nature.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Foy and son Rick. She is survived by her son, Timothy Reese and his wife Alice of Maiden; daughter, Joan VanWell and her husband Dave of North Wilkesboro; sister, Ruby Crowder of Newton; three grandchildren, McKinsey Blankenship and her husband Robert, Christopher VanWell and his wife Gina, Jennifer and her husband Joe; and ten great grandchildren.

A celebration of Mrs. Reese life will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in the chapel of Willis Reynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Brown officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 2613 Wesley Chapel Road, Newton, NC 28658.