Dorothy Reece

ROLLA, Mo. — Dorothy Reece passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in Rolla, with her family by her side. She was 102 years old. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.

Dorothy was born Aug. 7, 1920, to Peter and Elizabeth Helten.

Dorothy is survived by sons, John Reece Jr., and wife, Deborah, of Rolla, and Don Reece and wife, Margie, of Olathe, Kansas; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also loved and remembered by many nieces and nephews, as well as friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Reece Sr.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., with the rosary being prayed at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 16, at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral Mass to be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, at St. Mary's Cathedral, with the Rev. Jesse Hiett officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.