Margaret Mae Reese

Margaret Mae (Michener) Reese, age 93, went home to the Lord on August 7, 2025. She was born in Claymont, Delaware to the late Sara Elizabeth (Minshall) Michener and Aubrey Westlake Michener. Peggy enjoyed growing up with her brother and four sisters in Claymont where she was active in a wide variety of sports teams throughout her school years. Peggy was an amazing athlete. She enjoyed cross country and downhill skiing, horseback riding, lacrosse, softball, basketball, and field hockey. She played on both a semi-pro basketball team known as the ”Wilmington Zippers” and a semi-pro softball team known as the “Clay Oaks”. Peggy was the first female inducted into the Claymont Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame. Her love of Sports was passed on to future generations as she coached field hockey, lacrosse, and basketball at The Tatnall School. She earned her Masters in Education and worked as a Physical Education and English teacher for over 35 years. Peggy was active in her community and served as a past member of the Claymont School Board. She was married to the love of her life, Robert Paul Reese Sr., for 70 years until he passed away in 2021. Peggy and Bob raised three sons and a daughter, and went on to enjoy their seven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Peggy and her husband were very supportive of their children and grandchildren’s school and athletic activities. They loved cheering them on and rarely missed an event. Peggy also enjoyed following the Philadelphia sports teams throughout her whole life and continued to keep notes about the games until very recently. She loved her Philadelphia Phillies! Peggy was a strong Christian and lived out her beliefs every day. She served at Bible Baptist Church of Claymont as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and choir member. She was also involved in the “Good News Club” and was active in many community Bible studies over the years. She and her family were active at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, and most recently attended Three Stones Church in Dover after their move to Westminster Village in their retirement years. She leaves a legacy of faith to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, as well as to the many people she encountered along the way. She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Peggy is survived by her children: Robert Paul Reese Jr. (Martha), Sean Timothy Reese (Elizabeth), Drew Aubrey Reese (Claudia), and Megan Elizabeth Reese; her grandchildren: Robert Paul Reese III (Melissa), Tyler Catherine Reese, Tucker Jonathan Reese, Megan Reese Martin (Taylor), Skye Victoria Loucks (Jared), Juliana Karina Reese, and Matthew Aubrey Reese; three great granddaughters: Katherine Ann Reese, Hope Elizabeth Reese, and Grace Elizabeth Martin; and great grandson, London Loucks; along with a host of extended family and friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Paul Reese Sr.; her parents; her brother, Aubrey Michener; her sisters: Ruth Hopewell, Mary Burns, Esther Bentley, and Joan Wagner; and her daughter-in-law, Catherine Reese. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on Friday, August 15 at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702. A service in celebration of Peggy‘s life will take place at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Lawn Croft Cemetery, 100 West Ridge Road, Linwood, PA 19061. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Three Stones Church, 1476 E. Lebanon Rd., Dover, DE 19901. For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459

Margaret Mae Reese

December 19, 1931 - August 7, 2025

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