Edith Irene Reid

Dec 13, 1914 - Jan 24, 2014

Ms. Reid was born in Hanceville, AL, and passed away peacefully at her home in Tarrant at the age of 99. Ms. Reid is survived by her sister, Teenie Ruth Bailey; nieces, Sylvia Monaghan, Rebecca Linton, and Sandra Reid; nephews, Vernon Morgan, Roger Bailey and Ricky Reid, as well as special friend and caregiver Gloyce Austin (Alice). She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Lillie Reid; sisters, Sarah Elizabeth Morgan and Myra Jean Downey, brother, Roger Reid, niece, Peggy Brown and nephews Melvin Morgan and Doug Bailey.

Ms. Reid was a longtime resident of Tarrant where for decades she was partner and owner of the Doll-Up Beauty Shop and active in the Tarrant business community. During World War II she served her country as a part of the “Rosie-the-Riviter” group, working for the Hayes Aircraft Corporation in Birmingham.

Known for her astounding memory and quick wit, she was the pillar of strength, informal historian, advisor/helper, and chief caregiver of her extended family. Ms. Reid was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, seldom missing a televised game, and knew the teams records, batting averages and the personalities of their players.

Services for Ms. Reid will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, with Rev. Bill Johnston officiating. Visitation will begin at noon. Burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the services.