Obituary for Rosa Reece
Rosa Mae Lawrence Reece was the middle child born to Aubrey Lawrence and Alberta White Lawrence on May 10, 1924, in Gulfport, Mississippi and transitioned to her heavenly home on October 3, 2021, in Longview, Texas.
Rosa’s elementary school years were spent attending Turkey Creek Public School. She later enrolled and obtained her high school diploma from a boarding school for girls.
Music played a major role in the life of Rosa Mae. She and others in the family entertained themselves with dancing to lively music in the yard and on the large porch of their home. Love of music lead to a professional career as a music teacher. Additional employment positions were held as Head Start teacher and Avon salesperson.
On June 27, 1942, George Washington Reece and Rosa Mae Lawrence became one in marriage. To this union three sons were born, George Washington Reece, Jr., George Gregory Reece and Austin Cato Reece.
Rosa’s mission in life was to always put God first, love everybody, and help anybody. In Marshall, Texas her husband George became pastor, and she, First Lady of New Bethel Baptist Church. Together they lead God’s congregation. Other church affiliations in Marshall included Jerusalem Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Spiritual Church.
In her leisure time, Rosa enjoyed playing the piano, singing, doing a variety of arts and crafts, and cooking delicious food for everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Alberta Lawrence; sons, George Washington Reece Jr. and Austin Cato Reece; two sisters, Jeanette Lawrence Moore and Marian Evon Lawrence Churn; and one brother, Aubrey Lawrence, Jr.
Her memory will be cherished by: one son, George (Ruby) Reece of Longview, Texas; eight granddaughters, Priscilla (Victor) Johnson of Longview, Texas, Debra McCowan, Cassandra Neal, Danette (David) Williams all of Marshall, Texas, Kimetre Reece of Pearland, Texas, Chistyl Reece of Dallas, Texas, LeKeshei Cole of Marshall, Texas and honorary granddaughter, LaToya Johnson of Hallsville, Texas; three grandsons, Errick Reece of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Derrick Reece and Thomas Status of Longview, Texas; twenty great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rosa’s elementary school years were spent attending Turkey Creek Public School. She later enrolled and obtained her high school diploma from a boarding school for girls.
Music played a major role in the life of Rosa Mae. She and others in the family entertained themselves with dancing to lively music in the yard and on the large porch of their home. Love of music lead to a professional career as a music teacher. Additional employment positions were held as Head Start teacher and Avon salesperson.
On June 27, 1942, George Washington Reece and Rosa Mae Lawrence became one in marriage. To this union three sons were born, George Washington Reece, Jr., George Gregory Reece and Austin Cato Reece.
Rosa’s mission in life was to always put God first, love everybody, and help anybody. In Marshall, Texas her husband George became pastor, and she, First Lady of New Bethel Baptist Church. Together they lead God’s congregation. Other church affiliations in Marshall included Jerusalem Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Spiritual Church.
In her leisure time, Rosa enjoyed playing the piano, singing, doing a variety of arts and crafts, and cooking delicious food for everyone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Alberta Lawrence; sons, George Washington Reece Jr. and Austin Cato Reece; two sisters, Jeanette Lawrence Moore and Marian Evon Lawrence Churn; and one brother, Aubrey Lawrence, Jr.
Her memory will be cherished by: one son, George (Ruby) Reece of Longview, Texas; eight granddaughters, Priscilla (Victor) Johnson of Longview, Texas, Debra McCowan, Cassandra Neal, Danette (David) Williams all of Marshall, Texas, Kimetre Reece of Pearland, Texas, Chistyl Reece of Dallas, Texas, LeKeshei Cole of Marshall, Texas and honorary granddaughter, LaToya Johnson of Hallsville, Texas; three grandsons, Errick Reece of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Derrick Reece and Thomas Status of Longview, Texas; twenty great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.