Linda L. Reed

She was born December 19, 1949 in Oneonta, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Truesdale) Vroman.

A lifelong area resident, Linda graduated from Oneonta High School.

On August 1, 1969, Linda married Robert Reed in Oneonta. Together they celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Linda began working at Silver Dollar Optical and then went to work as the Office Manager for Coca-Cola. She then went to work in the Central Billing Department at FoxCare. She also did daycare out of her home.

She enjoyed traveling with her family especially going on cruises with her husband. She enjoyed facebooking especially Farmville. She had several farms and enjoyed taking care of them. Linda was a good listener and was there for you when you needed her. She was also an animal lover. But most of all, Linda’s family especially her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Linda is survived by her husband, Robert Reed of Oneonta; three children, Kimberly and Chris Eastman of Oneonta, Susan and Paul Meador of Coeymans Hollow and Robert and Tracy Reed of Oneonta; six grandchildren, Michaela and Leighton Eastman, Samuel and Andrew Meador, and Landen and Malorie Reed; her mother-in-law, Viola Reed of Oneonta; as well as her four legged animals. She was predeceased by her brother, Steven Vroman and her precious dog, Jonesy.

A Service to Celebrate the Life of Linda L. Reed will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church, Chestnut Street, Oneonta with the Reverend Randy Palada officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Linda’s name may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.