Elizabeth Jean Reed

Died- October 3, 2019

She was born March 15, 1939 in Edon, Ohio.

Elizabeth loved her family well and extended that love to friends and strangers alike. She was a strong woman of faith, who truly loved her Lord and His Church. Family meant everything to Elizabeth “Betty”. Her legacy of love and care for her husband of 60+ years, her children and grandchildren is second to none. Betty made sure every holiday was a true celebration, filled with decorations, delicious food, and joy. Betty served others well as she shared her passion for cooking and quilting. Whether it was inviting people in to her home to enjoy her hospitality and good food or teaching others how to quilt, Betty enjoyed sharing these gifts. Her handstitched quilts have been gifted to those who were ill, celebrating the birth of a child, a bridal shower gift or just because you were special in her life. She affectionately referred to these labors of love as “stitches from my heart”. Betty also used these gifts to serve His church. Providing meals or baked goods for a parishioner or church function was one of her favorite ways to serve her church family. She started a quilting ministry at St. Gregory’s Church. Women still gather to make lap quilts for those who are ill or infirmed. Betty also began a greeting card ministry at a local nursing home, so that the residents could send greeting cards to their loved ones. Elizabeth “Betty” Reed made everyone in her life feel special. She has left a legacy of faith, joy, love and service.

Preceded in death by- her parents, Denver and Sarah Buehrer, brother, James Buehrer and grandson, Joshua Reed.

Survivors- Devoted husband Clyde, her son Craig and wife Karen, daughter Sara Sims and husband Jerry and grandchildren, Jonathan Reed, Elizabeth Sims and Nathan Sims who affectionately called her Mear.

The Reed/Sims family would like to thank the Community hospice nurses and support staff- Dawnita, Shannon, Betty, Melanie, Desha, Dottie, Angel, Jeremy, and Donna for their compassionate care and support.

Service- October 11, 2019 at 11:00 am

St. Gregory’s Anglican Church

1091 Country Club Drive Mansfield, TX 76063

Memorials- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gregory’s Anglican Church Mansfield, TX or to Wycliffe Bible Translators (Wycliffe.org) for the support of Joel and Barbara Trudell.