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Obituary For Mrs. Mary Ruth Reese
Mrs. Mary Ruth Allen Reese departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 28, 2024, surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born to the late Albert Ingram Allen and Lizzie Thomas Allen on November 25, 1936, in Lilesville, North Carolina.
Mary Ruth, affectionately known as Mae Ruth, moved to High Point, NC at a young age. She attended High Point City schools and graduated from William Penn High School in 1956. Mary pursued her education further at Guilford Technical Community College, earning a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resource and Development, and Motivational Training. Mary worked at Kay Manufacturing Company for several years before moving on to work at the Guilford County Courts until her retirement. Even after retiring, Mary continued to work with The Boys and Girls Club.
She was united in marriage to Jesse Reese in 1958, and to that union, she was blessed with a son, Jeffrey Scott Reese.
Mary was a devoted member of several churches throughout her life, including the Old Bethlehem Church, New Bethel Baptist Church, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she served as an Usher under the leadership of the late Reverend Emmanuel RuckerβMary's love the Lord.
She enjoyed traveling, and often went on trips with various organizations she belonged to, such as The Daughter of Sphinx, Eastern Star, The Pointers Club, and Social Lite Club. Mary was also a community activist who organized The Rightfully Movement of the Black Panthers in the South Side Community, advocating for the less fortunate and working towards improving the Southside Neighborhood Community, Enforcer Freedom, Hillside Beautification Improvements, and New Home Ownership. In her free time, Mary enjoyed listening to music and watching TV shows like the Andy Griffith Show, western movies, Lifetime, soap operas, and the news. Mary particularly liked the southern cuisine, and her favorite dishes included turnip greens, potato salad, and neck bones served with homemade cornbread. Mary was also a fashion enthusiast and always dressed elegantly.
In additions to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Della Bea Melton and two brothers, Albert Allen, Jr., and Douglas McArthur Allen.
Left to cherish her precious memories are her husband of 66 years, Jesse Reese, of the home; one son, Jeffrey Scott (Inez) Reese of High Point, NC; granddaughters, Veneshia Hunter, Latisha Shelton, and Trichina (Jay) Modeste; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Stokes of High Point, NC; Veretha Ingram and Etta Hayes of Greensboro, NC; one brother, Jerry W. Allen of High Point, NC; special nieces, Sandra Pendergrass, Franique Stokes, Traci Allen, Tara Baker and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Carolina Biblical Gardens. THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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Today has been a year since you've been gone and Southside sure ain't the same without you.When I first started cutting your grass for Jeff after you passed,I felt a strong presence around your house.It felt like you were peeping out the window watching me, I just said,hey Miss. Mae Ruth. You're gone but, you will never be forgotten
Going to miss you my friend,Southside forever Robert Taylor & Family aka Dj.Rock
Jeff, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Mrs.Reese WAS Southside and she represented it well. It was a joy to work with her during her assignment at Macedonia. She always kept it REAL! Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. She will be missed! ~~Sylvia Collins~~
Sylvia Collins
My Condolences to You Jeff and The Allen Family.
My deepest Sympathy to Jeff and his family. And my condolences. Genesis Tillery and family.
Praying for the Reese Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family ππΉπ§€ππβοΈπ§·π§΄π«ππ±π§©π½οΈπ€ππ π¦¬πππππ₯₯π«π¦¬ππ
A loving,joyful,role model,that brought so much to the Southside community,prayers of love and strength for the family.Mrs May Ruth Light will continue to keep Southside bright and fellowship in our hearts.PastorJE Lindsay
Mae Ruth was a pillow of the Southside Community.She fulfilled anything that were set before her.Will get a history lesson every now and then.About the past and present events of the Southside.And She laid it out ! Speaking her mind,We've come a long way ! Along with laughter π I enjoyed working and talking with her during the planning meetings for the Southside Reunion.Mae Ruth your handprints are among the stones.That help build Southside Village.Throwing up her hand when passing by or stop for conversation.Always a joy,Knowing she will be Missed But Not Forgotten !!! Shirley Miller (Cuz)
during the planning meetings for the Reunion
Our deepest condolences and prayers to France and the Reese Family. "Wm.Penn Class of 1967"
What a lovely lady to have known Mrs Resse we will never forget your sweet spirit..REST ONπππ YOUR BACK IN THE DAYS FAMILY. (ANN,DARLENE,AND GARRY HINES)
My condolences to Mrs. Mae Ruth's son and family. She will be truly missed! Southside will never be the same. She kept an eye on the neighborhood, and she spoke her mind. I am praying for you all strength during this difficult time. love, Elder Melodie Smith-Golden
To my Nephew Jeff and my brother Jessie. May Ruth was such a sweet lady who love me like a daughter instead of a sister in law. She will totally be miss by everyone she know and especially the ones who loved her. Love Davida Johnson(your sister in law ) and family
In memory of Mary Reese. You will be missed. To her Family. My prayers are with you all Benith Hunter-Long and Family!
I light this candle in memory of my grandmother whom I love and cherish.She will truly be missed.. Love π Always Teshia
I light this candle in memory of my grandmother whom I will alway's love and cherish..
Sending prayers and condolences to the family love Rosa Linton Ervin
So sorry to hear this Jeff and family sending love and prayers and my condolences for our dearest south south family may God strengthen you all love Sharon Williams Green and family πβ€οΈπ
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Mae Ruth was dear to my heart. She always showed me a lot of love. She remind me that other than God my mother Evelyn Mays was her best friend. I believe she is up in glory fellowshiping with her best friend. Enjoy one another's company. I'll miss you. I will hold on to ever moment we shared. My condolences to you family. May give you the comfort you need in a time such as this.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Jeff and family. Mrs.Mae Ruth was truly an ORIGINAL SOUTHSIDE. Angela Patterson & Family
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