OBITUARY:
Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Ratchford Reese, 73, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away suddenly February 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, while surrounded by her family.
Libby was born July 9, 1951, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to the late Paul Neil Ratchford, Sr. and Margaret Meek Ratchford.
As a former Clover School District teacher, a member of Bethel PCA, Clover, South Carolina, a member of the Gamma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International, and a member of the Carolina Piedmont
Subvettes, she was a community fixture and an avid supporter of the USC Gamecocks and Atlanta Braves. Above all else, Libby, who was also known as "Nana", was a fierce champion for her family, who she loved and supported endlessly. She was the biggest fan of each of her children and grandchildren regardless of their endeavor.
She was survived by her husband of 52 years, Calvin Burton Reese, her daughter, Meg Reese NeSmith, her son, Burt Reese, her daughter, Emily, her five grandchildren, her sister and her two brothers. She was preceded in death by a sister and a sister-in-law
The funeral service was held March 5, 2025, at Bethel PCA, Clover, South Carolina, by Rev. Chris Donnelly.
Interment was in Bethel Church Cemetery, Clover, South Carolina.
M. L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements for the Reese Family.
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