MINISTER PAULA LYNN (WILLIAMS) REESE – Age 69, of Ringgold, GA passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born January 27, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to her late parents, Jack R. Williams and Thelma Carol Rodgers Williams. She was preceded by her brother, Kenneth Tyler Williams. She was a graduate of Paul L. Dunbar High School, Dayton, Ohio Class of 1972. While in Ohio, she was joined in holy matrimony to her husband of 48 years, Minister Glenn Reese. She was blessed with two sons from this union (Glenn, Jr. and Kenneth). After relocating to Georgia, Paula began to work for Hamilton Medical Center as a Cook and Baker. She was a beloved member of Community Fellowship Church of Ministries where she worked as a Secretary and Ministered the Gospel. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies from Northwest Georgia College of Theology. In addition, Paula was a spokesperson and philanthropist for the Conasauga Kidney Foundation.
She is survived by her loving husband, Minister Glenn Reese of Ringgold, GA; two sons, Glenn Stewart (Tanya) Reese, Jr. of Rocky Face, GA and Kenneth Tyler (Kathryn) Reese of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Anastaijah Reese, Mae-Lynn Reese, Laighton Reese, Joseph (Cristal) Reese, Julia Reese, and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Reese; great grandchild, Rio Reese; brothers, Ronald Maurice Williams, James Rodger “Diamond” (LaDon) Williams all of Dayton, OH; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws, Brena (Kim) Holmes of Marietta, GA, Steve (Helen) Upshaw of Canton, GA, Michael Upshaw, Ben Upshaw, Tracy (Erika) Upshaw, and Steve Smith all of Calhoun, GA; special nieces, Schele (Scott) Kleinberger and Anji (Dorian) Williams – Jones; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral Service will be Monday, September 11, 2023 at 2:00 P. M. at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor David Thomas, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 4:00 P. M. to 6:00 P. M. at Community Fellowship Church of Ministries, 409 N. Fredrick St., Dalton, GA 30721. Inurnment; Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 1:00 P. M. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray was sent for Minister Paula Lynn (Williams) Reese - September 08, 2023
Leon Stutzman sent Joyful Memory for Minister Paula Lynn (Williams) Reese - September 07, 2023
We pray for comfort during this time. You are loved. Dr. Leon & Pastor Connie Stutzman
Cecilia Wilson planted 5 trees in memory of Minister Paula Lynn (Williams) Reese . - September 09, 2023
Mr Glenn. I am continuing to pray for you and your family. I keep going back and looking at this beautiful picture of our precious Paula and I just wonder how many lives she touched and helped just like she did me. She could always tell by looking at me if I needed prayer or if we were just going to have a funny light hearted conversation. I love you Ms Paula. 💗
On behalf of True Gospel Church Family extend our love and prayers to The Reese family in the loss of your love one,may The lord give you all strength only he can give'
Pastor Glenn and Family. May Hod continue to bless and comfort you. I consider myself to be bless to have worked with her in many aspects of the ministry. I will always the many laughs we had. You are all in my prayers.
JESUS ... Keep Us Near The CROSS!!! ✝️ ✝️ ✝️ The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family extend our Heartfelt Love, PRAYERS, Peace, Comfort, and DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to the Precious Williams Reese Family, Friends, Church Family, Associates and others during this most difficult time. Please know that we mourn with you and we will miss your precious loved one... Gone, But Never Forgotten... 🌹RIH, Minister Paula Lynn Williams Reese.🌹THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. 🙏 💗 ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris and the Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA
Sending family condolences to Jimmy Williams and Glenn Reece. From your Dayton,Ohio family
Condolences to Dorian & Anji and the rest of the family.
On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church & the entire Church Family, we take this time to express our deepest condolences to the Reese Family. Minister Paula Reese was certainly an anointed woman of God, with a heart of compassion to all. We pray for comfort & strength to the entire Family, that God will comfort you all. We love you all. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor
beautiful lady of God , Glenn, Kenny, your entire family has our condolences. Robert, Sherry, Tremain, Cornelius ONeal
I love you Nana. This is such a profound loss and idk what to do. I'm sorry. You're amazing and I love you so much.
Condolences to the families. I will miss that beautiful smile. Such a lovely and caring person. Holding on to the beautiful memories of when my daughter Audrey introduced her to me. Praying that God will give you strength to carry on. Patsy McDade and family.
Praying for the families. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends.
My heart is filled with much condolence for your great loss. May our God of great comfort give you and your family his enduring grace,strength,and forbearance to help. I thank God for allowing Minister Paula and I to know and be known of his precious promises yet to come for every born again believer.
Praying for the family... Love Alice Pritchard and Family
Glen and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. We send our love and prayers ❤️Paula was the sweetest, most kindhearted sister In the Lord and I'm heartbroken for you all! She will be greatly missed! I am Thankful for the many years our family got to worship together! We had some powerful church services. Our family's meet many long years ago in Ohio thanks to my Mother Dr. Donna Pittman. Now Paula & Mom are in heaven along with my husband Paul. Our promise is we will be Reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us and what a wonderful celebration that will be!!! ❤️ love you Paula rest in peace my dear friend 😢💔 Love Tina, Katie & Miranda Chaney
Sending condolences to you and your family love y'all / Jeri Austin Bryant
Glenn and family. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Paula and I stayed in touch through Facebook and laughed at the fun we had with our marching unit. Our prayers are with you and the family knowing she is now resting in our Father's loving. Arms🙏🏽🙏🏽 Ernest and Beatrice ( Massey) Thorpe
My heart is broken, i will miss our good girl conversations, you was so kindhearted and generous. With that beautiful smile. Never complained about anything. Always speaking Gods words. My deepest sympathy to Glenn and the Sons. May God keep you all lifted up and keeps his hands on the family. Tina Kennedy & Jerome Kennedy
My heart is broken, i will miss our good girl conversations, you was so kindhearted and generous. With that beautiful smile. Never complained about anything. Always speaking Gods words. My deepest sympathy to Glenn and the Sons. May God keep you all lifted up and keeps his hands on the family.
To Brother Glenn and his family, May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wrap his loving arms of strength and comfort around you all. Sister Paula was a special Sister in Christ to us. She always showed the Love of Christ every-time with her beautiful smile when we were in her presence! Todd and Pearlene Kelly
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:6-8)
Brother Glenn and family, we offer you all our sincerest condolences at this time. Sister Paula will greatly be missed by many. To know her, was to love her, and her genuineness. We love you all. 💕 Sincerely, Bobby and Monica Calhoun
Paula and I were brief neighbors and then long time coworkers at the hospital. She was always kind and loving and there for me if I needed advice or just a hug. She had the biggest smile and contagious laugh that would always warm my heart and she always showed unconditional love for me. She would laugh at me when I would tell stories about my BAD Sister and remind me that no matter what that she was still my sister and I should love her and pray for her. She would always try to steer me in the right direction but in a kind and loving way. My heart is heavy right now but I know that she is in a beautiful place.
My Precious sister, I'm speechless and heartbroken 💔 The bond that you and I shared surpasses 30+ years. I'm going to miss the scriptures that we shared daily with each other, I could go on and on about the YMCA, Cassanos pizza and Kenny picking me up at grandma Ruby's on Home Ave in his yellow VW. Those memories I'll cherish forever, now sleep in God's Loving Arms and YOU knew how much I loved you ❤️ I'll miss you My Sweetie Love Bridgett Kennedy Cogdell 😢💔
My heart is broken to hear this news!we knew each other on High School. I remember when she met Glenn. Love Yoi Paula. My sincere condolences to the family.
Paula was such a precious and Godly woman. She was a very dear friend and her smile would light up a room. She is going to be missed very much. Fly high Paula you ate now in the arms of God, no more pain and suffering. Love you sweet Paula. Prayers for Glenn, Kenny, Glen jr. and the rest of the family she leaves behind.
Marilyn and Mike
My dear sister in law, you will me missed more that you know. Prayers for Glenn, your children, grand children and great grand child.
Our hearts are sadden at the home going of our dear sister and one of the foundational generals of Community Fellowship Church of Ministries. We loved Paula so much and we thank God for sending her and the family to us. She gave so much to us. As we rejoice in her promotion, we also feel the pain of the loss of a great woman of God on the earth. We send our love and prayers to Minister Glenn, Butchie, Buddy, Tanya, Katherine, the grandchildren, and the entire family. From Pastor David, First Lady Aretha, Lady Dana and the whole Community Fellowship Church Family.
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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