Margaret Lilian Reese

Margaret Lilian Reese, 86, of Rock Springs, passed away at her home June 10, 2016 following a lengthy illness. 

She was born on April 11, 1930 in LaJunta, Colo., the daughter of Leeland J. and Lilla Mae Prater. 

Reese attended schools and graduated in LaJunta, Colo..

She married Raymond J. Reese in Rock Springs March 9, 1957. 

She had been employed at Union Mercantile as a manager and at City Market. She later opened a daycare at her home where all the children called her lovingly "Grandma Margaret."

Her interests were her family, riding horses, camping, yard work and all children. 

Survivors include her husband Raymond J. Reese of Rock Springs; two sons, Roger Levitt and wife Carol and Leeland Reese and wife Jody, all of Rock Springs; daughter Cindy Bluemn of Rock Springs; brother Billy Hildebrand of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren Nathan Reese and wife Jennifer, Naomi Reese and fiancé Marcus, Tiffany O'Leary and husband Patrick, L.J. Reese and wife Lauren, Lindsey Etherington and husband John, Jacob Bluemn, Tony Bluemn, Angie Bluemn, Dustin Levitt and fiancé Krystal Searle, BR Levitt and wife Jan; great-grandchildren Sidney, Payton, Justise, Aiden Reese, James Banks, London James, De'Andre James, Ethan O'Leary, Patrick O'Leary, Cyrus and Ashlynn Etherington, Jensen Levitt, Darrian Levitt, Hadlee Levitt, Addy Levitt and Krysta Levitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Jerry Levitt and three sisters. 

Her interests were her family, riding horses, camping, yard work and all children. 

Cremation has taken place and memorial services occurred Tuesday.

The family of Margaret Lilian Reese respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County.