Willie Sanford Reece Obituary
We bid farewell to Willie Sanford Reece of Elkin, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Willie Sanford 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 Willie Sanford Reece to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Willie Sanford leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Reece and Betty Mouncus Reece; his wife Joann Transou Reece; his daughter Robin Edwards; and his siblings, James Reece, Charles Reece, Homer Reece, Hazel Stanley, Barbara Ann Darnell and Elizabeth Reece.
He is survived by: his sister Ruth Phillips; his granddaughter Heather Schandelmeier (Cody); and his great grandchild Skyler Schandelmeier. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.