Judith Ann Reese, age 81, of Ames, Iowa died at Mary Greeley Medical Center on October 18, 2023 with her family at her side. A gathering of friends and family will be 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, Iowa. Burial will be at Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Judith Ann Reese was born July 12, 1942 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Alvina (Wickman) Ancelet. Judi graduated from Carthage, Illinois High School in 1960. She married Mike Reese on July 12, 1964 in Carthage, Illinois. Judi retired after 24 years with Iowa State University in the Admissions department. As an avid ISU fan, she and Mike attended many athletics events together--where you could find her dressed head-to-toe in red. Judi enjoyed reading, crocheting, and collecting Beanie Babies and Longaberger baskets. She also enjoyed riding along with Mike on the Golf Course. Judi and Mike were faithful members of First United Methodist Church.

Judi is survived by her husband, Mike; three sons, Jeff Reese (Robert White), Chris Reese (Wayne Boddicker), Jason Reese (Mayra); five grandchildren, Devon Reese, Hanna Williams, Jared Reese, Gavin Reese, and Owen Reese; one great granddaughter, Evie Williams; and two brothers, Gary Ancelet and Charles Ancelet. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Richard Ancelet.

Memorials may be directed to: First United Methodist Church of Ames or the Alzheimer's Association of Iowa.

Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralcremationcare.com