June Reep of Paris passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in her home after a bout with cancer.
Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
She had been a member of First Baptist Church for 50 years. She taught Sunday school there to high school girls for several years. She came to Paris in 1955. She and her husband, the late F.E. “Doc” Reep, were active contributors to the business and social community. They owned and operated Reep’s Furniture for many years where she was known for her unique flair in interior decorating. She was also an owner of Clyde’s of Paris women’s wear shop for several years.
Very active in garden club at the local, district and state level, she loved gardening and flower shows. She was a charter member of the Twilight Tillers Garden Club, so named for working women who had to hold meetings in the evenings. She served various positions with the group, including president. She was also active in the Paris Council of Garden Clubs, serving as president, and was also an officer and flower show judge on the district and state level and earned many awards for diligent and dedicated commitment to garden club.
She and her husband were instrumental in the creation of the Paris Downtown Development Association where she was a champion of downtown improvement and cleanliness, and later served as president. She was not afraid to roll up her sleeves and pick up litter, or carry a can of weed killer to improve the looks of downtown. She was very successful in encouraging others to do the same, with her motto “caring and sharing,” wanting others to care about beautification by sharing their time in the clean up efforts.
Christmas in downtown Paris became more special because of her. She worked to decorate the fountain, streets, and buildings. Winter Wonderland in Bywater’s Park, which has been enjoyed by thousands over the years, both young and old, was her brainchild.
She was instrumental in the first Paris litter campaign, the slogan of which was “Don’t Litter, Make Paris Glitter.” Former Girl Scouts still treasure the glittery patch they earned for participation in the campaign. She was on the board of directors of the first Paris Main Street Project serving on the beautification committee and in many other capacities. She was also a member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, where she served on various committees as well as the board of directors.
She was president of the Altrusa Club, a member of Business and Professional Women’s Organization, and a member of Paris Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and was well known for her “creative” bidding and competitive spirit. She was always one to have a great time. Known as being a gracious hostess, she often opened her home to various fund raising activities for the organizations she served. She will be missed dearly by her family as well as the entire community.
She is survived by her son, Walt and wife, Carolyn, of Austin; daughter, Sandra Hammons and husband, Jerry, of Shreveport, La.; step-daughter, Mary Ann Etheridge and husband, William, of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Cecil Knight of Carthage; grandchildren, Nathan Reep, Hayley Reep, Jay Hammons, Chad Hammons, Amber Cook, Paula Knofla and Wendy Lassiter; and great-grandchildren, Christopher Cook, Jack Hammons, Aidan Hammons, Billy Knofla, Jessica Knofla, LeeAnn Lassiter, Jacob Lassiter and Jamie Lassiter.
If desired, the family suggests memorials to Paris Council of Garden Clubs, Scholarship Fund, 3090 Clark Lane, Paris, Texas 75460.
Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
She had been a member of First Baptist Church for 50 years. She taught Sunday school there to high school girls for several years. She came to Paris in 1955. She and her husband, the late F.E. “Doc” Reep, were active contributors to the business and social community. They owned and operated Reep’s Furniture for many years where she was known for her unique flair in interior decorating. She was also an owner of Clyde’s of Paris women’s wear shop for several years.
Very active in garden club at the local, district and state level, she loved gardening and flower shows. She was a charter member of the Twilight Tillers Garden Club, so named for working women who had to hold meetings in the evenings. She served various positions with the group, including president. She was also active in the Paris Council of Garden Clubs, serving as president, and was also an officer and flower show judge on the district and state level and earned many awards for diligent and dedicated commitment to garden club.
She and her husband were instrumental in the creation of the Paris Downtown Development Association where she was a champion of downtown improvement and cleanliness, and later served as president. She was not afraid to roll up her sleeves and pick up litter, or carry a can of weed killer to improve the looks of downtown. She was very successful in encouraging others to do the same, with her motto “caring and sharing,” wanting others to care about beautification by sharing their time in the clean up efforts.
Christmas in downtown Paris became more special because of her. She worked to decorate the fountain, streets, and buildings. Winter Wonderland in Bywater’s Park, which has been enjoyed by thousands over the years, both young and old, was her brainchild.
She was instrumental in the first Paris litter campaign, the slogan of which was “Don’t Litter, Make Paris Glitter.” Former Girl Scouts still treasure the glittery patch they earned for participation in the campaign. She was on the board of directors of the first Paris Main Street Project serving on the beautification committee and in many other capacities. She was also a member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, where she served on various committees as well as the board of directors.
She was president of the Altrusa Club, a member of Business and Professional Women’s Organization, and a member of Paris Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and was well known for her “creative” bidding and competitive spirit. She was always one to have a great time. Known as being a gracious hostess, she often opened her home to various fund raising activities for the organizations she served. She will be missed dearly by her family as well as the entire community.
She is survived by her son, Walt and wife, Carolyn, of Austin; daughter, Sandra Hammons and husband, Jerry, of Shreveport, La.; step-daughter, Mary Ann Etheridge and husband, William, of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Cecil Knight of Carthage; grandchildren, Nathan Reep, Hayley Reep, Jay Hammons, Chad Hammons, Amber Cook, Paula Knofla and Wendy Lassiter; and great-grandchildren, Christopher Cook, Jack Hammons, Aidan Hammons, Billy Knofla, Jessica Knofla, LeeAnn Lassiter, Jacob Lassiter and Jamie Lassiter.
If desired, the family suggests memorials to Paris Council of Garden Clubs, Scholarship Fund, 3090 Clark Lane, Paris, Texas 75460.
June Reep of Paris passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in her home after a bout with cancer.
Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
She had been a member of First Baptist Church for 50 years. She taught Sunday school there to high school girls for several years. She came to Paris in 1955. She and her husband, the late F.E. “Doc” Reep, were active contributors to the business and social community. They owned and operated Reep’s Furniture for many years where she was known for her unique flair in interior decorating. She was also an owner of Clyde’s of Paris women’s wear shop for several years.
Very active in garden club at the local, district and state level, she loved gardening and flower shows. She was a charter member of the Twilight Tillers Garden Club, so named for working women who had to hold meetings in the evenings. She served various positions with the group, including president. She was also active in the Paris Council of Garden Clubs, serving as president, and was also an officer and flower show judge on the district and state level and earned many awards for diligent and dedicated commitment to garden club.
She and her husband were instrumental in the creation of the Paris Downtown Development Association where she was a champion of downtown improvement and cleanliness, and later served as president. She was not afraid to roll up her sleeves and pick up litter, or carry a can of weed killer to improve the looks of downtown. She was very successful in encouraging others to do the same, with her motto “caring and sharing,” wanting others to care about beautification by sharing their time in the clean up efforts.
Christmas in downtown Paris became more special because of her. She worked to decorate the fountain, streets, and buildings. Winter Wonderland in Bywater’s Park, which has been enjoyed by thousands over the years, both young and old, was her brainchild.
She was instrumental in the first Paris litter campaign, the slogan of which was “Don’t Litter, Make Paris Glitter.” Former Girl Scouts still treasure the glittery patch they earned for participation in the campaign. She was on the board of directors of the first Paris Main Street Project serving on the beautification committee and in many other capacities. She was also a member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, where she served on various committees as well as the board of directors.
She was president of the Altrusa Club, a member of Business and Professional Women’s Organization, and a member of Paris Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and was well known for her “creative” bidding and competitive spirit. She was always one to have a great time. Known as being a gracious hostess, she often opened her home to various fund raising activities for the organizations she served. She will be missed dearly by her family as well as the entire community.
She is survived by her son, Walt and wife, Carolyn, of Austin; daughter, Sandra Hammons and husband, Jerry, of Shreveport, La.; step-daughter, Mary Ann Etheridge and husband, William, of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Cecil Knight of Carthage; grandchildren, Nathan Reep, Hayley Reep, Jay Hammons, Chad Hammons, Amber Cook, Paula Knofla and Wendy Lassiter; and great-grandchildren, Christopher Cook, Jack Hammons, Aidan Hammons, Billy Knofla, Jessica Knofla, LeeAnn Lassiter, Jacob Lassiter and Jamie Lassiter.
If desired, the family suggests memorials to Paris Council of Garden Clubs, Scholarship Fund, 3090 Clark Lane, Paris, Texas 75460.
Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gene Roden’s Sons Funeral Home.
The family receives friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
She had been a member of First Baptist Church for 50 years. She taught Sunday school there to high school girls for several years. She came to Paris in 1955. She and her husband, the late F.E. “Doc” Reep, were active contributors to the business and social community. They owned and operated Reep’s Furniture for many years where she was known for her unique flair in interior decorating. She was also an owner of Clyde’s of Paris women’s wear shop for several years.
Very active in garden club at the local, district and state level, she loved gardening and flower shows. She was a charter member of the Twilight Tillers Garden Club, so named for working women who had to hold meetings in the evenings. She served various positions with the group, including president. She was also active in the Paris Council of Garden Clubs, serving as president, and was also an officer and flower show judge on the district and state level and earned many awards for diligent and dedicated commitment to garden club.
She and her husband were instrumental in the creation of the Paris Downtown Development Association where she was a champion of downtown improvement and cleanliness, and later served as president. She was not afraid to roll up her sleeves and pick up litter, or carry a can of weed killer to improve the looks of downtown. She was very successful in encouraging others to do the same, with her motto “caring and sharing,” wanting others to care about beautification by sharing their time in the clean up efforts.
Christmas in downtown Paris became more special because of her. She worked to decorate the fountain, streets, and buildings. Winter Wonderland in Bywater’s Park, which has been enjoyed by thousands over the years, both young and old, was her brainchild.
She was instrumental in the first Paris litter campaign, the slogan of which was “Don’t Litter, Make Paris Glitter.” Former Girl Scouts still treasure the glittery patch they earned for participation in the campaign. She was on the board of directors of the first Paris Main Street Project serving on the beautification committee and in many other capacities. She was also a member of the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, where she served on various committees as well as the board of directors.
She was president of the Altrusa Club, a member of Business and Professional Women’s Organization, and a member of Paris Golf and Country Club. She enjoyed playing bridge and was well known for her “creative” bidding and competitive spirit. She was always one to have a great time. Known as being a gracious hostess, she often opened her home to various fund raising activities for the organizations she served. She will be missed dearly by her family as well as the entire community.
She is survived by her son, Walt and wife, Carolyn, of Austin; daughter, Sandra Hammons and husband, Jerry, of Shreveport, La.; step-daughter, Mary Ann Etheridge and husband, William, of Atlanta, Ga.; brother, Cecil Knight of Carthage; grandchildren, Nathan Reep, Hayley Reep, Jay Hammons, Chad Hammons, Amber Cook, Paula Knofla and Wendy Lassiter; and great-grandchildren, Christopher Cook, Jack Hammons, Aidan Hammons, Billy Knofla, Jessica Knofla, LeeAnn Lassiter, Jacob Lassiter and Jamie Lassiter.
If desired, the family suggests memorials to Paris Council of Garden Clubs, Scholarship Fund, 3090 Clark Lane, Paris, Texas 75460.
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