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Dr. Gloria Harrison Reese

Passed 09/29/2025

Obituary For Dr. Gloria Harrison Reese

The life of Dr. Gloria Harrison Reese came to an end on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 78 at Tri-star Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Gloria was born on September 16, 1947, in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Jonas Harrison and Helen Ruth Gosey.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory devoted husband, Charles Reese, III, and their three children: Dr. Charita (Winfred) Littles, The Honorable Judge Camille (Bruce ) McMullen, and Charles Christopher Reese; grandchildren, Jayde Reese, JeMari Reese, Keira Reese, Reese McMullen, Zoe McMullen, Makiah Reese, Cayden Littles and Micah Littles; great grandson, Carter Shields; brother, Greg (Regina) Williams; devoted niece, Laticia (Miguel) Burgess, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Dr. Reese will lie in state on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 12 Noon until 5 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Visitation with family, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 10 A.M. until 11 A.M. at Lee Chapel AME Church, 1200 Dr. DB Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee 37208 with funeral to begin at 11 A.M. and Pastor, Garrett Copeland, eulogist

Interment Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery


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My deepest sympathy goes out to the Reese family in your time of bereavement.

Tommy Jordan Sr

I have so many precious memories of Dr. Reese from Kairos and from my work at the Urban League. Such a beautiful person with such a big heart. My prayers are with the family. She leaves a legacy of love and devotion. Heartfelt condolences. Patricia Stokes

Patricia Stokes

Our Sincere condolences to the family of my Classmate Dr. Gloria Harrison Reese may she rest in eternal peace. Fred Calvin & Carmen Leach

Fred Calvin Leach

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Waters Funeral Home, Inc. | Franklin, TN

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