Ramona Reese

On January 22, 2015, Evelyn Ramona Reese, lovingly known as "Mona", left this world and was embraced by her heavenly father. Daughter of Leon and Hazel Sutton, Mona was born on April 28, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a 1955 graduate of Ironton High School. Being a proud alumni of the '55ers, she enjoyed coordinating class get-togethers and reunions. She married her high school crush, Jack Reese, Jr., on April 5th, 1958, and celebrated 56 years together as Jack's "Brown-eyed Sweetie". To this union were born three daughters: Alisa, Janet, and Jill. Mona was a life-long member of Marble Creek United Baptist Church in Arcadia, Missouri. She loved being a Sunday School Teacher and camp counselor at Bethel United Baptist Bible Camp. In her younger days, Mona was very athletic and known to be more than a little competitive. Whether it was softball, bowling, or golf, she gave 100%. One of her most notable achievements was a Hole-In-One on the 9th hole at Arcadia Valley Country Club, which she was a member...