Anita Jo Reese of Shawnee died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Regency Nursing Center. A graveside ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Tecumseh Cemetery with Kim Lanman officiating. Anita was born on October 26, 1938 in Atoka, Oklahoma to O.W. "Shorty" and Clara Estelle (Rains) Withrow. She was a high school graduate and attended one year of college. She worked as bank teller. Anita married Jerry Reese in 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Anita is survived by her sister, Pat Adair, nieces, Debbie Massey and nephew, David Adrie.