Hilda Reese

Hilda Jean Mixon Reese, 87, wife of the late Walter “Al” Allen Reese passed away May 26, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born in Olanta, South Carolina, and spent most of her life in Greer, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William Hill Mixon, Lizzie Delle Mixon Welch, and stepfather Carl Welch Mrs. Reese graduated from Olanta High School, Winthrop College and earned a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Converse College. She retired from education after teaching at multiple elementary schools in Greenville County. She was honored for her teaching contributions as Greenville County Teacher of the Year. She is survived by two sons, Walter Reese Jr. (Angel) of Freeport, Florida and Ben Reese of Charlotte, North Carolina; one sister, Mary Welch Myers (Bryan) of Johnsonville, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Nicholas Reese and Katie Whilden; and three great-grandchildren, Jenna Reese, Jerome Reese, and Lydia Whilden. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years Walter “Al” Allen Reese; her Infant daughter Mary Lisa Reese; and her brother James Welch. Hilda loved her students and loved teaching. While using bird feeders as a learning opportunity for her students, she developed a love for birds, bird watching, and this became her primary hobby. Whether it was simply observing through her window or going on birding expeditions, she was able to amass a wealth of information and spend many enjoyable days doing so. Her knowledge and love for birding inspired many people to take up the hobby. She served at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Greer and later attended Memorial United Methodist Church in Greer before moving to Charlotte. A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the following, The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (www.alzinfo.org), the Land Conservation and Growth (www.upstateforever.org), or the Greenville Humane Society (www.greenvillehumane.com). Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Hilda Reese

October 1, 1935 - May 26, 2023