Realizing that each tomorrow is not ours to understand, and knowing that God never hurts needlessly and never wast our pain, for every loss He sends to us is followed by rich gains. In our loss, our hurt and our pain, we recognize our gains in you, our friends and loved ones, for your whispered prayers, your deeds of kindness and for taking the time to lite a candle. They have been a source of strength and comfort. May God bless each of you and keep you and yours in
His care.

The Family of Virda Lee Reese.

Virda lived her life for her family she gave selflessly of herself and blessed her family with her love and effortless support. She was the glue that kept her family bonded together.
Virda was born November 23, 1948 in Detroit Mi to Curtis and Eva Marie Reese, both whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her sister Annie B. Aaron. As a child she accepted Christ as her Personal Saviour. Having lived in Detroit all of her life, she was educated through the Detroit Public School system and attended Northwestern High School were she met her childhood sweetheart, Melvin Jackson, the two were inseparable and to this relationship three children where born, Dwayne, LaTonya, and Catrice. Having followed the sun with her free sprit, she met and married her soul-mate and the love of her life, Ivory Gillyard(deceased) and to this union two sons where born: Ivory Jr. and Michael.
Virda worked for Southfield Public School system as a bus drive, a job that she truly enjoyed and where she met many new friends. Her true work of art was cooking and baking. She also enjoyed designing cards and invitations. Virda simply loved gatherings at Belle Isle with family and friends. Belle Isle was Virda's spot; she had plans to move downtown to be close to the river.Despite her health issues, heartaches and tribulation, Virda had the strength of a bull, yet was as sensitive as a new born baby and would tell you QUICK "You hurt my feeling" Yes, Virda was a humble yet strong woman with a forgiving heart, and to know her was to love her. She was always ready to help, in any way she could. and would bake you a cake or some cookie in a heart beat. After 63 years of sunrises, Virda leaves to cherish her memory; two daughter, LaTonya, and Catrice. Three sons Dwayne(Elaine) Ivory Jr. and Michael, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grand children  One brother Charles, 5 sisters, Dorthy(Henson), Marilyn, Gernise ,Veronica, and Jackie. 3 extrea-special friends Ethel, Bea and Deneen, a devoted cousin Kay and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.



Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning....
Good Night and   Good Morning...AMEN