Judith Ellen “Judy” Reese || Obituary

Judith Ellen “Judy” Reese

Judith Ellen “Judy” Reese, 77, of Paris passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 7, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

As a former Labor and Delivery nurse for 36 years at Paris Regional Medical Center, Judy helped to bring countless babies into the world and taught new moms and dads how to care for their newborns. She also worked as a pediatric home healthcare nurse where she grew and established life-long relationships with the families.

Judy was born on Sept. 11, 1946, in Houston to Howard and Ruth England. Her father was a veteran of World War II and the family would visit Paris often to visit with friends made during the war. It was on a trip to Paris that she was set up on a blind date with Randy Reese. The two fell in love and were married in Houston on August 8, 1964. Judy and Randy made their home in Paris where they raised their three children: Brian, Lori and Allison.

Judy was a Calvary United Methodist Church member and a member of the Weselyn Class. As a lifelong Christian, she showed her faith by traveling to Haiti, Guatemala and Mexico as a missionary providing medical care and attention to those in need.

She was an avid traveler and had visited more than 26 countries on six continents. She loved to cruise and frequently traveled with her best friend Vicky Phifer to all corners of the globe, with her last trip being a trans-Atlantic cruise from Europe to the United States.

Judy is survived by her husband Randy; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Rachel Reese of Forney, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Charles Cooley of Calallen, TX; and daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Rusty Cole of Reno, TX. Her grandchildren also survive her: Robin Reese, Brenna Reese, Colby Cooley and Cady Cooley; and brother, Richard England of Spring, TX; along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family will receive friends and family for visitation on Wednesday, June 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Services will be held on

Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church under the leadership of Rev. Kevin Strempke. All current and former medical staff are asked to participate in the Nightingale Tribute during services. Judy chose cremation for her final arrangements, and no graveside services will be held.

Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, Refuge International, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.