Mariann F. Reese, 55, of Bristol, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at home.

Mariann was born on February 13, 1962 in Elkhart to Howard I. and Eleanor J. (DeFrancesco) Pippenger.

Mariann is survived by her husband Donald Reese, Bristol; sons, Justin Van Dyke (McKenna), Dallas, GA, Joe (Bobbi) Reese, Powder Springs, GA, and Anthony (Melanie) Reese, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; Sister-in-law, Sue Pippenger, Elkhart, and a niece, Angie Pippenger Chicago.

Mariann was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Eleanor Pippenger, and a brother, Dennis Pippenger.

Mariann graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 1980. She loved being with her grandchildren and her six dogs. Mariann and her husband, Don, were long time church members at Elkhart County Community Baptist Church.

Friends may call from 11 am, Saturday, July 8, 2017 until the 1 p.m., funeral service at Elkhart County Community Baptist Church with Reverend Ed Richey officiating. Burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Elkhart County Humane Society.