Betty Lou Reese Obituary
We bid farewell to Betty Lou Reese of Swainsboro, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 15, 2024 at the age of 85. Betty touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Johns and Louetta Beasley Johns; her husband Leroy Reese; and her brothers, Billy Johns, Danny Johns and Henry Johns.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Bennett of Swainsboro, GA, Robert "Bobby" Reese (Ethel) of Hazlehurst, GA, Diane Hodges (Ricky) of Vidalia, GA and Randy Reese (Catherine) of Floral City, FL.; her grandchildren, Renee "Reyna" Galindo of Baxley, GA, April Alba (Juan) of Douglas, GA, Adam Bennett of Swainsboro, GA, Jennifer "Dee" Peebles of Deforest, WI, Albert Bennett of Swainsboro, Luke Peebles of Valdosta, GA, Jonathan Reese of Baxley, GA, Henry "Hank" Peebles (Kaylan) of Madsion, WI, Stephen Reese of Floral City, FL, Angel Lewis (Chance) of Swainsboro, GA and Nathan Reese of Floral City, FL.; her great grandchildren, Cristian Torres of Hazlehurst, GA, Arianna Lara of Hazlehurst, GA, Ryan Galindo, Rosi Galindo, Reylyn Galindo of Baxley, GA, Alex Alba of Douglas, GA, Edward Bennett of Swainsboro, Zach, Lucas, John Reese of Baxley, GA, Lillian Harlan, Tillian Peebles of Madsion, WI and Hudson Lewis of Swainsboro; her great great grandchild Jacob Lara of Hazlehurst; her grandchildren, Brett Hodges (Rachel) of Peachtree City, GA, Kristina Harris (Alen) of Savannah, Liza Smalls of Hazlehurst, GA, Rachel White of Pearson and Betty Gable of Hazlehurst, GA; her great grandchildren, Andrew Hodges of Vidalia, GA, Kelllun Hodges of Waycross, GA, Kyrstyn White of Pearson, GA, Jesse White of Pearson, GA, Alfonso Alba Jr. of Douglas, GA and Ayvan Smalls of Hazlehurst; her great great grandchild Jacob White; her sisters-in-law, Deborah Johns (Danny) and Betty Johns (William "Billy"); and also, Russell and Judy Moore.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 19th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chapman Funeral Home (427 N Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home (427 N Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401). A burial was held on Friday, December 20th 2024 at the Moxley Cemetery.
Donating to the neonatal care her crocheted outfits or octopus for comforting the little ones.
