Cleo Reese

Cleo (Coffman) Reese passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Community Manor in Farmington at the remarkable age of 100. She was born on Thursday, September 11, 1924, in Potosi to the late James Corbet and Mary Susan (DeClue) Coffman

In addition to her parents, Cleo was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Reese; beloved daughter, Sandra Havener and husband David; one sister and six brothers. 

Cleo enjoyed a distinguished career at Safeco, where she served as a supervisor in the insurance industry. After retiring, she embraced her passions, finding fulfillment in ceramics, shopping excursions, and delightful luncheons with cherished friends. However, nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, especially her beloved great-granddaughters, Marley and Aidyn Durham. Cleo's warmth, wisdom, and loving spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew her

Cleo is survived by her son, Jim Reese; granddaughter, Renee Stuart and husband Daniel; two great-grandchildren, Marley and Aidyn Durham. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM until service time of 11:00 AM at C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home-Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Private burial will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.