Lois Jayne Reed passed away peacefully on October 19, 2022 after a long life filled with joy. Lois Reed was was born in Jamestown, NY on February 20, 1930 to Lois and William (Bill) Mae and was the second of their 2 children. Her older brother Frankie had died at age 5 before her birth.
Our mother never talked about strong women, she was one. She was a home maker but also worked outside the home much of her life. She was independent, strong willed, kind and opinionated. She would not tolerate disrespect for herself or others and she taught her sons and her daughter to respect others. She could two step on roller skates and cook a meal for twenty people.
She had an abiding love of family that she would pass to her children and grandchildren. She loved any occasion for a family celebration and hosted many. Holidays and birthdays were family time. She was a voracious reader. If you asked about a book, she would have read it. She believed in good manners, napkin in your lap, thank you notes, dress right for the occasion and never set a glass on a table without a coaster. She had a mother's stare that could instantly stop misbehavior.
She was an active member of several congregations of the United Methodist Church from childhood. She was quiet, but unfailing in the practice of her faith.
She never went to college, but was smarter than most people who do and she was proud and insistent that her three children would all graduate. She worked hard to provide the moral and financial support to make that happen.
She married our father, her high school sweetheart, Wallace Reed in 1950. They were married 72 yrs and raised 3 children together. They were a living example of integrity, friendship, companionship and a deep love. Our mother is survived by our father, Wallace Reed of Dallas, Texas, her sons and their spouses, Wally (Debbie), and Kevin (Debbie), eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, all of whom she loved beyond words. To her great sadness she was pre-deceased by her beloved daughter Melissa and by Melissa's husband David.
Services will be held at First Methodist Church of Richardson, Texas at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers we believe our mother would have appreciated a contribution to the St Jude's Children's Hospital, which she quietly supported for many years or to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
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