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Celebrating the life of

Sara Delane Reese

February 17, 1964 - July 15, 2024

Sara Delane Reese

Sara Delane Reese peacefully passed away in her sleep on the night of July 15, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1964, in Savannah, Georgia, to Sherry Reese and the late Thomas Donald Reese Sr.

After graduating high school, Delane joined her father's business at TD Reese Construction and later became a successful property owner and manager in Savannah and Tybee Island.

Delane was a loving mother to her daughter Jaymee Franklin of Savannah. She was also preceded in death by her son, Wesley Franklin.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Fox & Weeks Hodgson Memorial Location. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Delane Reese Memorial Trust, established in her honor, at 115B Hope Lane, Savannah, GA 31406.

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May you Rest in Peace.

- Brian O'Neal, Savannah, Georgia

I love you all and may God’s grace and mercy fill us with peace.My sincere regret goes out to all of the family. Rest in peace Delane.

- Guerry Reese, Prattville, Alabama

Our deepest sympathy to all of you!

- Dick & Sandy Heilman, Bluffton, SC

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We will celebrate your life, cherish your memory, and love and comfort each other in your absence from us. My the fullness of the Lord be with you forever.

- Karen & Wayne Franklin, Savannah, GA

My deepest condolences to the Reese family. DeLane has been a friend of mine since our Pathway Day School days. She was one of the funniest, kindest, most loving people I’ve ever known. Thank you DeLane for 50 years of friendship. Enjoy Heaven with Wesley until we meet again! LYA

- Julie Sturgess, Savannah , GA

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Sorry for you loss... gone too soon, but never to be forgotten. Beth and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers

- Bradley Vickers, Savannah, GA

Delane was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by all that knew her. I have fond memories of our high school years and beyond. Rest in Peace sweet girl.

- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, Georgia

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for Jaymee, Mrs. Reese, Tommy & all of the family. May God hold you tight.

- Lori Murray White, Flowery Branch, Georgia

Dear Sherry and Family, Sending you all my love at this most difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss, but I’m sure she and Don were happy to be together again. I will keep you all in my prayers. With love, Jan

- Jan Daniel Crawford, Va. Beach, VA

Our condolences to Jaymee, the Reeses, and Franklins. LYA just like we all loved Wesley

- John and Anna Burke, Savannah, GA

God bless you my old friend. I'm deeply saddened but know you're in a better place and with your dad, son grandmom. I've known you since youth. I have missed you for a long time and will miss you but know I'll meet you on the other side someday. I love you girl, I'll never forget all of our times all of those years ago. Rest in peace and fly high my friend. Your forever friend, Becky

- Rebecca Peacock , Richmond Hill , Georgia

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We are all so saddened by the loss of Delane and pray that God will bring peace to you all and the precious memories bring comfort.

- Lora Reese, Savannah, GA

OH the memories <3 I know she is happy to be with Wesley. Jaymee, Sherry and Jimmy..My heart and prayers are with you at this time. May God bring each of you comfort and peace each moment ahead. She was a fun loving friend and mother. She will be missed <3

- Norma Taylor, Savannah, GA

Sending our deepest condolences to the family. What a wonderful friend I was blessed to have in Delane. Sending prayers to Jaymee, Sherry and Tommy. May God be with you all during this difficult time. Love Donna and Larry Cowart

- Donna and Larry Cowart, Savannah, Georgia

With deepest condolences and prayers For your loss.

- Phyllis Saunders, Tybee island , Georgia s

My deepest condolences to the family of an old friend. May you rest in peace.

- Randy Neely , Savannah , Ga

We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Sherry, Jaymee, and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Jack, Stephanie, and Emily Roche, Savannah, GA

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My sincere condolences to the Reese family. May your memories of Delane comfort you at this difficult time.

- KIM RILEY, SAVANNAH, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this extremely sad time.

- Angel McCuen, Savannah, GA

Sherry, We are so very sorry for your loss of Delane what a beautiful Spirit and soul. I remember watching Jayme and Wesley as babies. You were an amazing mother! I know Wesley and Don are very happy to see you. Peace and God be with you, Henrietta, Lisa and Leslie Lee

- Lisa Lee Ciucevich , Savannah , Ga

Sherry, We are so very sorry for your loss of Delane what a beautiful Spirit and soul. I remember watching Jayme and Wesley as babies. You were an amazing mother! I know Wesley and Don are very happy to see you. Peace and God be with you, Henrietta, Lisa and Leslie Lee

- Lisa Lee Ciucevich , Savannah , Ga

My prayers are with all of you, God Bless!

- stephen w davis, Clyo, GA

Delane was such a wonderful person! My prayers go out to the family and friends.

- Joey Costa, Savannah, GA

Ms. Sherry, Jaymee, & Tommy, few words are suitable to describe the feelings of finality following the passing of such a Spirit as those confirmations expressed above. Trusting You all may recall and know the peace, joy, and love in remembering only the best of the memories Ms. D. was able to share with each of us during her time here. Bless You All for sharing.

- Nelson Family , Savannah , Georgia

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A Classmate from Pathway

- Nelson Family , Savannah , Ga

The Reese Family is very special to us! We are saddened over the loss of DeLane, a bright light who loved her family and friends with her whole being. She will hold a space in our hearts until we meet again. We will continue to pray for all of you. Sending much love and care.

- Tony and Beth Buttimer, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200