Rachel Marie Reese, the daughter of Thomas Robert and Janet Sue Fox Reese of Beattyville, Kentucky, was born in Lexington, Kentucky on December 19, 1966 and departed this life in Lexington on February 24, 2014 at the age of 47 years, 2 months, and 5 days. She was a member of the Southside Church of Christ. After graduating from Lee County High School, Rachel received an Associate Degree from Lees College and worked as an EMT for 27 years where she was the Assistant Emergency Management Agency Director. She took much pride in making people smile by dressing up as the lovable “Miss Hazel” for several years. Rachel was a proud Organ Donor, helping at least five families through her organ donation.
In addition to her parents, Rachel is survived by one sister, Cindy Brandenburg and husband Jimmy of Beattyville, Kentucky; one niece, Candy Vanderpool and husband Bradley of Columbia, Kentucky; one nephew, Robbie Brandenburg and wife Jennifer; a great nephew, Blake Brandenburg; a special nephew, Dylan Wilson; special friends, Sharon Nations, Daphne Marshall; and the Tireys all of Beattyville; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her puppy Crickett.