Coral Reames

Coral Marie Reames, 83, of Rushsylvania, passed away Thursday morning, May 12, 2016 at Mary Rutan Hospital. She was born in Logan County on April 14, 1933 to the late Clyde McGuffey and Viola Mae (Lowery) Bullock. Coral married Carl Manford Reames on September 20, 1953 in Belle Center and he preceded her in death on February 13, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Bullock; and sister-in-law, Christine Bullock.

Coral was a 1950 graduate of Belle Center High School and attended the Elkhart Business University where she studied to be a medical secretary. She later worked several years at Lima Memorial Hospital as a Pathology Lab secretary. Coral enjoyed babysitting, sewing, candle wicking, quilting, making rugs and collecting dolls. She always remembered birthdays and sent cards to her family and friends. Coral was an active member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church.

Coral is survived by her sons, Rick (Melinda) Reames of West Liberty, Mike (Dee) Reames of Zanesfield, Chris (Nancy) Reames of Bellefontaine and Doug (Pam) Reames of Rushsylvania; two step-sons, Harland (Sandra) Reames of Branson, Missouri and Charlie (Kathy) Reames of Simpsonville, South Carolina; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry (Ida) Bullock of Rusk, Texas, Roger (Sandy) Bullock of Belle Center, Phill Bullock of West Liberty; a sister-in-law, Marlene Bullock; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Belle Center on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 4-7pm. Pastor David Moore will officiate a graveside service on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 11am at the Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.

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