Iva Lee Rees Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Iva Lee Rees (Massillon, Ohio), born in New Matamoras, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 90, on May 18, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Dorothy Patterson; her grandmother Faye Heddleson; and her siblings, Shelba Tunning, Marlene Patterson and Charles Patterson.
She is survived by: her sons, Jeffrey Yekel of Navarre, OH and Dale Rees of Massillon, OH; her grandchildren, Nathan Rees, Kristin Willis (Brett) and Shawn Rees (Shauna); her great grandchildren, Tarhianna Rees, Tatum Rees, Keeley Rees, Harper Rees, Carson Rees, Braydon Willis and Kensley Willis of Arizona; and her siblings, Darlene Judd of Navarre, OH, Jo Ann Foster of Brewster, OH. and George "JD" Patterson of Brewster, OH..
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Epworth United Methodist Church. (https://massillonepworthumc.com) To share a memory of Iva, or to leave a condolence for her family, please visit the online guestbook.
