Wendy Taylor Reese

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Wendy Taylor Reese, 62, of Oxford, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 01, 2023, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church. The funeral service celebrating her life will occur on Friday, December 01, 2023, at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary of Shiloh Baptist Church. She was welcomed into this world on the spring day of May 10, 1961, in Greenville, Mississippi, as one of the three children born to Iris Vanlandingham Taylor and the late Simeon Byron Taylor. Wendy completed her high school at Greenville Christian School before the family departed from the Mississippi Delta and relocated to the thriving town of Olive Branch. They later found their lifelong home in the historically rich community of Oxford. She spent many years married to her husband, Mark Reese, and this union gave life to many precious memories before Wendy departed from this life. She provided for her family as a self-employed upholster, a skill that put her ever-so-creative mind to use. Not only did Wendy enjoy recreating furniture with new fabric prints, but she also had a knack for painting, drawing, and sewing. She could often be found creating unique gifts for her family. Aside from her love of art, Wendy enjoyed all things horses, from gazing upon their beauty to saddling up and riding. However, above all her hobbies and interests, she cherished her family but gave extra special attention to her beloved grandchildren. Although Wendy has departed from our presence, her treasured memory will hold a special place in the hearts and minds of her loved ones. She leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in her absence, her husband, Mark Reese of Oxford, Mississippi; her mother, Iris Vanlandingham Taylor of Oxford; two sons: Tony (Ashley) Franks of Deatsville, Alabama; Chris Franks of Oxford, Mississippi; one step-son, Mark Reese Jr of Oxford, Mississippi; four grandchildren: Carter Franks of Greenwood, Mississippi; Caylee Franks of Deatsville, Alabama; Mattie Reese of Oxford, Mississippi; Makayla Carlson of Jackson, Mississippi; one brother, Terry Taylor of Oxford, Mississippi; one sister, Sherrie Taylor Padgett of Oxford, Mississippi; one nephew , Bo (Starr) Padgett of Oxford, Mississippi; two nieces: Leigh Taylor Padgett of Oxford, Mississippi; Nicki Taylor of Oxford, Mississippi; host of extended family members and special friends. The loved ones who departed from this life before her include her father, Simeon Byron Taylor, and her niece, Laken Taylor. In place of traditional flowers, the family has requested that monetary donations be given to the Shiloh Cemetery Fund. The Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford staff is honored to serve the family as they walk through this challenging season of life.

Wendy Taylor Reese

May 10, 1961 - November 27, 2023

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