PEARL REECE, a resident of Green Forest, was born July 13, 1916, in Marshall, a daughter of Charles and Mary (Hendricks) House. She died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Harrison, at the age of 89.

Pearl was employed by Tyson Foods until her retirement. She was a member of the Fanning Freewill Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star in Marshall.

She is survived by her two sons, Wilber Gene Reece of Green Forest, and Charles Blaine Reece of Temecula, Calif.; a daughter, Barbara Lynn Estes of Green Forest; a sister, Mae Horton of Marshall; her brother-in-law, Jack Reece of Mull, Ark.; one grandson; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

On Sept. 1, 1933, she was united in marriage with Bryan Reece, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary House; a brother, Raymond House; a sister, Ruth McBride; and a grandson.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel with Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Interment was in the Pickens Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.