Mabel Reece
Mabel Reece, 91 of New Carlisle, formerly of Richwood, died peacefully Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at her home.
She was born April 30, 1929 near Richwood to the late Maurice D. and Daisy A. (Swartz) Warner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren “Friday” Reece, infant son, Samuel, a daughter, Sally Smith, as well as many special cousins and friends.
Mabel was a 1947 graduate of the Richwood High School. She was a lifelong member of Claibourne United Methodist Church and attended the Church of the Brethren in New Carlisle. She had worked for O.M. Scott and Sons for 33 years. She was very proud to be recognized for her work ethic, abilities, and was promoted accordingly from starting in the mailroom and retiring as the account’s payable supervisor. She was also a talented seamstress and shared this skill with her daughters. In her earlier years she did alterations for Livingston’s Store in Richwood.
Mabel loved to travel and made sure her children got to see as much of the United States as she could provide, from the trips to New York City, to visiting family and sightseeing, including a cross-country trip to California and back. Mabel and Friday enjoyed camping together. In her lifetime she had visited every state capital, Canada, Mexico, Central America, as well as a couple of trips to Europe and Israel, where she was grateful to have the opportunity to walk where Jesus walked.
She is survived by a son, Timothy (Toni) Livingston, Marysville; a daughter, Konni (Ted) Buskirk, New Carlisle; three grandchildren, Amelia (Mike) Miller, Drew (Abigail) Livingston, Anny (Rob) Brill; ten great-grandchildren, Deryk Van Sickle, Skylar Miller, Aurora (Tyler) Dollins, Gabe Livingston, Ella Livingston, Aggie Livingston, Jewelly Livingston, Ryot Livingston, Ethan Brill and Wyant Brill.
Brother, Charles (Jeanne) Warner of Richwood and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Public graveside services will be held Monday December 21, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Claibourne Cemetery, Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. There will be private family calling hours at the Stofcheck-Ballinger in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be given to Church of the Brethren’s “We Care Mission”, 219 North Main Street, New Carlisle, OH 45344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home