Teri L. (Reese) Rice
November 14, 2014
Teri L. Rice (Reese), 59, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. After a courageous battle with throat and pancreatic cancer for 2 years. She was born August 14, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley (Hegwood) Knight; father, Richard O. Benton; brothers, Gary Benton, and Danny Benton.
Teri is survived by her husband, Gene Reese Sr.; two daughters, Erika Ellis (Nathan), and Amanda Kennedy (Chris); two stepchildren, Gene Rees Jr. (Brandy), and Erica (Reese) Jones (Dennis); five siblings, Rickey O. Benton, Margaret Schut (Tamara), Shari Schut (Gloria), Richard Benton (Cindy), and Kathy (Benton) Ameigh (Ray); and her 13 grandchildren.
Teri worked most recently for Casey’s General Stores for 22 years. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family & grandchildren, especially cooking for all of them. She loved spending time with her good friends at the Yankee Clipper in Ankeny.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines with a service at 4 p.m. Teri will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Teri.
On-line condolences to
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John Huxford
11/21/2014
Sorry to hear the sad news. I have known Teri for many years & enjoyed our talks when I stopped at Casey's and catch up on the family. To Marty, Shari, and Danny God bless.
Barbara and Greg Peterman
11/21/2014
We always had a good time visiting with Teri and catching up. She always had a smile and was quick to laugh. We hope she is at rest and out of pain. Our condolences to her families.
Lucretia Cheatham (Lavia)
11/21/2014
Teri and I grew up together in Saylorville (Golden Acres). We were neighbors and had fun times together. I lost touch with her after graduation but she would still go and visit my mom and my brother who has special needs. I had the pleasure of seeing her at our last class renuion and spent most of the evening catching up. It was so good to see her. Teri you will be missed by many. You have been through a rough battle and now you are one of God's special angels. My prayers are with your family.
Dawn Slauson
11/18/2014
It was a long, hard road for Teri, I hope she is comfortable and in peace. My thoughts and sympathies to Gene and family.
Michael Mcurry
11/18/2014
I always enjoyed my conversations with Teri at Casey's where she worked or at Tommy's Elbow Room while sipping a cold one. R.I.P. Teri
Robin Howard
11/17/2014
My thoughts and prayers to the family. May you rest in peace Teri.
Linda Port
11/17/2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Reese and Rice family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Fred & Linda
Erica Jones
11/16/2014
God called home a very special angle. I still can't believe she is gone. She was a very good mother and wide and grandma. We all love and miss u mom, grandma Terri.
From.Dennis and Erica Jones and robert and Ryan and lizzy