YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Kelly A. Reece, 60, of North Lima, OH passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Kelly was born in East Liverpool on October 23, 1963 a daughter of the late William W. and Joyce C. (Frye) Smith. She was a graduate of East Liverpool High School Class of 1982 and was a member of the Thespian Club. She also graduated from Kent State with a nursing degree and Grand Canyon University where she received a Masters in Nursing Education. Kelly last worked at Direction Home of Eastern Ohio. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, card making and cooking. Kelly loved music and enjoyed going to concerts. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 33 years, whom she married May 5, 1990, Brady Reece; son Brandon Reece; daughter Jazmine Royall and her husband Robert; granddaughter Arabella Reece; brother Pastor John Smith and his wife Connie and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit at the Dawson Funeral Home on Saturday where the family will be present from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pastor John Smith, her brother, will conduct a service at the funeral home on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Immediately following the service, the family will gather at Dawson Family Center for a time of fellowship.