Elda Ree (Hope) Casey-Piper

Elda Ree (Hope) Casey-Piper, age 88, of Henderson, KY, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at home, with her family by her side.

Ree was born February 4, 1936, in Drakesboro, KY, to Otto and Trumma (Childers) Hope. She graduated from Drakesboro High School in 1953. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a faithful member of Evansville United Christian Fellowship Church for almost 70 years. Ree worked as a Nurse’s Assistant for St. Mary’s Hospital, and she retired from the Newborn Special Care Nursery in 2002 where she loved to rock those babies. She was a loving, nurturing mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and she cared for many children in her home as her own.

Ree was an avid cook whose fried chicken, chocolate pies, and homemade fudge was desired by all who tasted it.  She loved feeding people and there was always room at the table for one or ten more.  No one left hungry!

Ree is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 8 years, James Piper; daughters, Sheree Fulkerson and Sandra Jo Casey; step-daughters, Mary Ann Bryan (Doug) and Susan Coffey; son, Stephen Casey (Wendy Lea), step-sons, David Piper, Chris Piper (Kathy); grandchildren, Jennifer Frields, Andrew “AJ” Casey (Megan), Matthew Casey (Amanda), and Adam Casey; step grandchildren, Rachel Kress (Connor) and Sarah Piper; and great grandchildren, Alana Jackson, Sherea ReeRee Jackson, Emerson Casey, and Blythe Casey.

Ree is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Trumma Hope; son, Scott Casey; brothers, Otto Hope, Jr., Howard Hope, and Herbert Hope; and infant sister, Betty Lou Hope.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Evansville United Christian Fellowship Church, 1708 Fuquay Road, Evansville, IN, with Pastor Roger Willis officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jennifer Frields, AJ Casey, Matt Casey, Adam Casey, Alana Jackson, and ReeRee Jackson

Friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, and will continue from 9:00 a.m. until service time, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Evansville United Christian Fellowship Church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Anthony Hospice at 2410 South Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420.

Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ree Casey. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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