REESE—Silvia Maria Reese, 57, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She was a daughter of the late Lorne S. and Walburga Allen and was born in Germany while her father was stationed there in the US Army. Coming to the United States her parents, she made her home in Jacksonville for much of her life. Silvia will always be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother. An active member of Holiday Hill Baptist Church, she enjoyed her church tremendously. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Reese. She was Jeff’s 1st true love and was the backbone of his life. Also surviving are her son, Josh Nolan; a sister, Marion (Jeff) Sutton; her father in law; Marvin Reese and as well as her extended family. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Holiday Hill Baptist Church, 730 Mandalay Rd. Jacksonville 32216 with Pastor Albert Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 AM until the hour of the service. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 1426 Rowe Ave.