Lauren Dale Reece, 61, of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, near Sikeston, MO, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born, May 17, 1961, at Enid, OK, to Patricia Clayton Reece Fleurdelys who survives of Cape Girardeau, and the late Bob Reece.  For over 27 years, Lauren worked as a registered nurse and most recently was employed with Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was an avid glass blower but had a number of other hobbies that he enjoyed.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his children, Amanda Reece (Matthew) Potts and Clayton (Alyssa) Reece of Cape Girardeau and Zach (Michaela) Reece of Springfield, MO; his sister, Beverly Reece of Cape Girardeau; his brother, Marc (Gloria) Reece of Rolla, MO; his grandchildren, Reece Potts, Reagan Potts and Oliver Potts; also surviving is his former wife and mother of his children, Nancy Reece.

In addition to his father, Lauren was preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Fleurdelys.

At Lauren's own request services will be private.

McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com .

The family requests that memorials be made to: Missouri Medical Center Hospital Foundation, 1008 North Main, Sikeston, MO 63801