Celebration of Life Gathering for Linda Reese, age 79, of Monterey, Tennessee, will be conducted on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM from The Chapel of Goff Funeral Home. Private inurnment will follow at a later date. Mrs. Reese was born on Monday, November 22, 1943, in Monterey, Tennessee. Mrs. Reese passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Reese was a Pharmacy Technician working many years with Bishop Drugs. She was a longtime member of Monterey United Methodist Church where she sang with the church choir for many years. She loved bird watching, flower gardening, cooking Sunday dinners, and crossword puzzles. She was a remarkable cook and chicken and dumplings were her specialty. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family most especially during the holidays. On birthdays, she always prepared her favorite meals for the birthday person. She was a dedicated Tennessee sports fan making sure to be home to watch the games on TV. She is survived by her daughter, Angie Reese of Monterey, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Gerri Reese of Monterey, TN; grandson, Taylor Reese (Ross Phillips) of Cookeville, TN; devoted niece, Denise Remkus of Cookeville, TN; great nephew, Tyler Szmydt of Cookeville, TN; brother, Jesse Ooten of Cookeville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Reese; mother and stepfather, Jeanette Watson Ooten Bennett and L.S. Bennett; and sister, Wanda Gail Remkus. The family is sincerely grateful to family and friends who have given support and comfort during this time of loss. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be given to Monterey United Methodist Church Choir, 124 North Holly Street, Monterey, TN 38574. The family will receive friends at Goff Funeral Home on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Arrangements and Care are provided by D.M. Goff Funeral Home, Inc., 205 East Cleveland Avenue, Monterey, Tennessee 38574, Phone, 931.839.2311.