Christine Rea

Rea, Christine Joan, of Jackson, Michigan

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away at her daughter’s home in Parma surround by family on Friday, March 21, 2025.  Born February 12, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of Frank J.R. Rea, Sr. and Phyllis I. Rea.

Christine earned her Bachelor’s degree in 2004 from Glen Oaks Community College in Centerville, MI.  She crocheting, watching the TV soaps, making arts and crafts, going shopping; but most of all going to yard sales and yard sale palooza.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She worked at ADAPT as an aide, the Krisch Company, and in retail stores.

Surviving are her 3 daughters, Tracie I. (Edward) Harmon -Tripp, Buddy Jo (David) Parker, and Michelle (Randy Sr.) Bidelman; grandchildren, Alex Wilson, Hunter Tripp, Hailey Parker, Mason Krontz, Elizabeth (Joshua) David, Mickayla Bidelman, Caral Bidelman, Destiny Bidelman, and Randy Bidelman, Jr.; 6 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sisters, Pamela (Randy) Jones, and April Livingstone; brother, Frank Rea, Jr.; 2 estranged sisters and 1 brother; brother-in-law, Jerry Harmon; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; best friend, Donna Myers; and her beloved fur babies, Jax and Gidget.

She was preceded in death by her life partner, Richard Harmon; mother, Phyllis Rea; father, Frank Rea Sr; sister, Donna Rea

Christine’s family will privately celebrate her life.

For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Jackson County Animal Shelter in memory of Christine.

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