Velma Gertrude Reese Obituary
We bid farewell to Velma Gertrude Reese of Brookville, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 13, 2026 at the age of 91. Velma touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Gertrude Reese to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Cooley and Mary Cooley (Senefeld); her former husband Robert H. Brandes; her husband Leonard K. Reese; her children, Jeffrey Brandes and Pamela A. Hinderberger; her sister Mary LaFollette; and her granddaughters, Melissa Sue Hinderberger and Angel Grace Brandes.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Brandes of Lebanon, Mark Brandes of Brookville, Robert Brandes of Harrison, Michael Brandes of Kentucky, Eric Brandes of Batesville, Mary Brandes of Oxford and Diane Devoll (Tony Pyfrin) of Brookville, Indiana. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to FC CAN.
