Meredith Reese

    Meredith Louise Taylor Reese, 92, of Hayesville, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
    She was born in Cherokee County to the late Raymond and Ethel Barker Taylor Messer.
    Louise had worked as a secretary in the medical field. She enjoyed watching birds and taking care of her flowers. Louise always wanted to help others.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Moses Reese; a son, Randy Reese; a son-in-law, Danny “Chop” Patterson; and two brothers, Jerry Taylor and Gene Messer.
    Surviving are a son, Dallas “Mike” Reese; two daughters, Ginger Hatchett and husband John and Pam Patterson; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and family special friend, Modean Rice.
    Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Murphy, with the Rev. Aud Brown officiating. Interment was in Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Reese, Jimmy Anderson, Jeff Fowler, Aaron Reese, Thomas Cain and Seth Beaver. Jacob Anderson served as honorary pallbearer.
    The family received friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Murphy, prior to the services.
    Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.
    You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com.