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Ilese Ivester Reep, 90, of Jonas Ridge, NC passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Lincoln County to the late Joe Ivester and Ola Chapman Ivester. She loved her grandchildren and working with flowers. Ilese enjoyed helping people as a caregiver.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harold Reep; two brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Harold Reep (Melissa), Billy Reep (Maria), and David Reep (Claudette); grandchildren, Jordan Stanley, Abbey Killiam, Wyatt Reep, Zeke Reep, Matthew Reep, and Mikayla Reep.
The family will receive friends from 3-4pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Earl Cross officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sending prayers and thoughts to the family. Ilese and I used to talk and laugh any time I was picking up Harold for baseball practice. Step talking. Just sitting on the steps talking and laughing. I know she will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I don’t have words to express what Ilese meant to me. I could never have succeeded without her help, She wasn’t just Jordans “Nan” she will always be family. And will forever be in my heart prayers for all of you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers for each of you.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ilese was a special lady. 💗