Mary Joyce “Meem” Reese, 83, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Holbrook. A viewing will start at 9 a.m., followed by Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. She was born March 9, 1933, in La Porte County Ind., to William Carl Clark and Mable Margaret (Swanson) Clark. She moved to Arizona with her beloved Jim in the mid-1950s and made their home in Holbrook in 1958. She held several jobs throughout the years, and impacted many lives with her kindness and generosity. Mary loved her family, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She had a passion for cooking and loved sharing her talents, feeding family and friends for many years. She will be remembered for her countless hours of service in her community, and for her love of family and friends. She was an avid sports fan, always cheering on her favorite teams, Notre Dame and the Chicago Cubs. Survivors include her three sisters, Charlotte Miller, Connie Humphrey and Peggy McGilvra; three children, David, Rebecca and Christine; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James W. Reese. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for all donations to go to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Holbrook. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook was in charge of the arrangements.
