J.Ree Bireley, 80, died on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Hospice Home.  Born in McIntyre, Georgia, she was a daughter to the late A.J. and Enda "Merline" Smallwood.  After graduation she enlisted in the Army.  J.Ree was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.

J.Ree is survived by children, Renee (Tony) Desenberg, Greg Bireley and Frank (Ellen) Bireley; five grandchildren, Ryan Desenberg, Jillian Desenberg, Brooks Bireley, Tyler Bireley and Maria Bireley; one great grandson, Carter; sister, Ann Polites.

J.Ree was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jerome G. Bireley, on March 23, 2015; sister, Jane McNeil; brothers, Billy and George Smallwood.

Private services were held at Covington Memorial Gardens with military honors.  Preferred memorials are to Hospice Home.