She was born on August 13, 1958, in Bloomfield, MO to the late Jesse “JP” and Ethelyne “Effie” Cooper Scherffius.
On May 16, 1981, in Bell City, MO she married Frank Moran Reid who preceded her in death on April 18, 2024.
She is survived by two sisters, Carol (Jim) Clark of Bell City, MO and Karen (Ronnie) Blurton of Sikeston, MO; one daughter, Tonda (Eric) Johnson of Poplar Bluff, MO; one step granddaughter, Bria (Nathan) Rodgers; one great grandson, Nolan Rogers; two nieces, Jade Blurton and Alli Blurton; four great nieces, Lily Blurton, Carly Clark, Layla Clark and Caylee Clark, two nephews, Aaron Clark and Terry Clark and one great nephew, Preston Clark.
Based on Ila’s wishes no services will be held.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Reid family.