Wanda Lee Ollis Reese

December 29, 1937 - October 2, 2018

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Wanda Lee Ollis Reese, 80, of Big Spring passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral will be conducted; however, a small memorial will be held on a date still to be determined.Wanda was born in Maitland, West Virginia, on December 29, 1937, to Clarence Clayton Ollis and Hazel Buchanan Ollis. She was raised in North Carolina and spent several of her high school years in Germany. She and Larry Eugene Reese were married in October 1957 in Columbus, Georgia. Wanda dedicated her life to the education and betterment of others, teaching English and other subjects at Howard College for more than 30 years. She loved learning, teaching, hiking with her husband and dogs, and spending time with family.Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Larry E. Reese, on June 15th, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Amy Reese, Amy's husband Pat Loya, her son Larry Bryan Reese, his wife Kari Bray Reese, four grand children Aaron Loya, Julia Reese, Larry Jackson Reese, Harrison Reese, and her much loved friend and care giver Monica Golding, all of Big Spring.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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