Trisha Lynn Reece

Trisha Lynn Reece, 33, passed away Wednesday, June 13.
   She was born December 12, 1978 in Richmond. She graduated from Richmond High School, where she had been active with the volleyball and swimming teams. She also enjoyed gymnastics. Trisha was employed at the Marathon in Fountain City and formerly worked at the Mini-Mart, Family Diner and Cox’s Supermarket. Trisha loved walking, listening to music and the companionship of her bulldog, Willie, who recently preceded her in death.
   Trisha was a people person with a streak of generosity that benefited many. She enjoyed teasing others and could hold her own in a BS session.
   Trisha will be missed by her husband, John T. Reece II, whom she married on June 29, 2007; her mother and step-father, Jeanne & Russell Wright, Tyner, KY; father & step-mother, Mike and Pam Benson, Richmond; brother & sister-in-law, Rick & Daniella Benson, Whiteman AFB, MO; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Jeanette Reece Railsback and Paul Railsback, Fountain City; father-in-law & mother-in-law. John T. & Leslie Reece, Williamsburg; brother-in-law, Todd Reece, Centerville; step-daughter, Kadi (Will) Lindsey; step-grandchildren, Harleigh Madison Reece, Samantha Reece and Sara Reece; nieces, Kyla Benson, Dallas Reece and Ashleigh Reece; nephews, Jake Benson and Vince Reece; and countless friends.
   Trisha was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Martha & Robert Anderson and paternal grandparents, Chester & Carlina Benson.
   A funeral ceremony will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 US 27 South, Fountain City. Interment will follow in New Garden Cemetery.
   Visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 17 at the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be sent to National Bipolar Foundation, 111 South Highland, Suite 129, Memphis, TN 38111 or Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60610-7224.