Bridgette Eve Reece

Bridgette Eve Reece, 61, died January 29, 2019. She was born January 8, 1958 to Frances and Curtis Reece. She grew up in Port Lavaca, TX, graduated from Calhoun High School, and then from the University of Texas with a degree in fine arts.  She was married to John Green. They raised and home-schooled three “rock-star” children and nurtured many others. She was an artist in her work as a goldsmith, a cook, a seamstress, a sculptor, a musician, a woodworker, and all that she did. She was an adventurer who loved the outdoors. She was a faithful member of Berkeley United Methodist Church and a longtime member of the choir.

She is survived by her parents; her husband; her children: Forrest Green and his fiancĂ© Natalie Freed, Kallie Green, and Carson Green; her stepchildren: Amy Moyer and family, Brad Hornung and family; as well as Haden Beardsley; and her sister Elizabeth “Liz” Keehn. She was preceded in death by her sister, Annette Rohde.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, February 2 at 11am at Berkeley United Methodist Church. The service will be followed by a potluck and celebration at her home.

Bridgette requested that any donations in her memory be made to Berkeley United Methodist Church: 2407 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX 78745.

7 comments:

  1. Bridgette's singing was so powerful and beautiful. She helped me out of my struggles when I joined the church choir for the first time. Her laugh filled my heart as I laughed with her. She invited me over late one night to make gingerbread cookies when I was feeling down and we got crazy with the decorations. Her knowledge and input in Sunday school class enlightened me. Her husband and kids are the best. She has made a difference in my life forever. Love to Bridgette forever, Holly

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  2. Bridgette is a lovely woman who I was honored to know from Sunday School Class. God bless her family now and forever. Stephanie Spencer

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  3. Bridgette took me in when I was 14. She drove out of state to get me so I could live with my father and her. She taught me so many things and cared for me as one of her own and welcomed in to her awesome family. She gave me two brothers and a sister I could not possibly be more proud of! She was a Christian, an awesome wife and a spectacular mom. I can’t express how appreciative I’m am for God placing her in my life. Brad

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  4. Bridgette and I sang in choir together for many years, and Jim and I spent many occasions watching football or movies at their house. She was an excellent cook and provided a gourmet breakfast meal for our church on numerous occasions. Her interests were numerous and varied and she was so talented in so many ways, but her best quality was her generosity! We loved her and will miss her dearly...

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  5. Bridgette was such an inspiration to me. I thought of her as the "Pioneer Woman." She could camp; she could cook in the wilderness; she could play the violin; she could entertain big crowds, always with a smile on her face. She could also, every time we ever got together...make me laugh. (I value that highly.) Bridgette and John welcomed the Austin homeschool crowd into their home, which led to so much happiness, and so many relationships forged. She truly made the world, and my life, and so many other lives, a better place. All my love to John, and the "kids," and the "step-kids." I am so sorry for your loss--I know that it is huge.

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  6. Bridgette, John and the kids are my dear friends. I learn important stuff about life from them, in particular from Bridgette. Her authenticity and candor are inspiring, for she will not waste precious time. Bridgette moves life along! She freely shares her spirit for adventure, with her boots and glue gun ever at the ready, a real Texas cowgirl. In recent years she has been a doting big sister to me, sheltering and feeding me in her home so many times, with such kindness and humanity. We love you Bridgette, always! -- your pal, Stu

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  7. I'll miss you Bridgette.
    All my love
    Do

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