Wanda L. Reece

Wanda L. Reece, age 89 of Eaton, Ohio died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at her daughter’s residence. Wanda was born on May 3, 1928 in Hudson, Michigan the daughter of the late Lester E. & Birdie E. (Day) Wolf. She was a member of the First Church of God in Eaton and was the best mom in the whole world. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years: Pastor Merritt W. Reece II in 2005; grandson: Timothy Trader in 1999; sister: Helen Waterbrook; brothers: Bill Wolf and Robert Wolf.

Survived by her children: Beverly & William Trader of Eaton, OH; Becky & John Morett Reece of Eaton, OH; Merritt Wilbert & Casey Reece III of Cincinnati, OH; Betsy & Brent Anspaugh of West Alexandria, OH; Barbara & Joe Nickell of Eaton, OH; Bradley Reece of Hillsboro, OH and Beth & Allan Reynolds of Eaton, OH. Brothers & Sisters: Mary Lohr of Cedar Lake, MI; Nellie & Martin Sternitski of Hendersonville, NC; Lester Wolf of Hendersonville, NC; Jack & Rita Wolf of Tipon, MI; Jane & Dolf Diamond of Hendersonville, NC and David & Carol Wolf of Chattanooga, TN; 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the First Church of God 601 East Lexington Road Eaton, Ohio. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM at the church with Rev. Jerry Reynolds officiating. Interment will be in Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vitas Healthcare Hospice 3055 Kettering Blvd. Ste, 400, Moraine, Ohio 45439 or First Church of God 601 East Lexington Road Eaton, Ohio 45320.

Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, OH. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.barnesfuneralhome.com