Loma Ilene Reed July 29, 1926 – May 08, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card Loma Ilene Reed, 92, of South Whitley, died peacefully at her home at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born July 29, 1926 in Dekalb County, Indiana a daughter of the late William Albert and Minnie (Sponhauer) Musser. Her formative years were spent in Auburn where she graduated from Auburn High School in 1944. On August 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Richard V. “RV” Reed. They made their first home in West Lafayette as her husband completed his degree at Purdue University. They then moved to Pierceton and in 1994, South Whitley. Mr. Reed died March 9, 2011. She was a full-time homemaker raising the couple’s children. She enjoyed painting landscapes with water colors and oils. She was an accomplished quilter making quilts for graduations and for the births of her grandchildren. She would also knit, making gifts for her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Barry (Elaine) Reed, Chapin, SC, Steve (Carol) Reed, South Whitley, Nelson Reed, South Whitley; three daughters, Jo Ellen (Monte) Wilkinson, Larwill, Teresa Gable, North Manchester, Jill (Harold Wagnor) Reed, Cartersville, GA; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna (Frank) Franze, Auburn and a brother, Larry (Barbara) Musser, of New Mexico. Additionally, she was preceded in death by a son, Brian Reed; a son-in-law, Jeff Gable; a great-granddaughter, Arianna Melendez; a sister, Norma Wolfe and a brother, LeVon Musser. The funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial is at the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials in Loma’s honor are to One Community – South Whitley. SERVICES Visitation Monday, May 13, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Smith & Sons Miller Chapel 208 North Maple Street South Whitley, Indiana 46787 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Monday, May 13, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Smith & Sons Miller Chapel 208 North Maple Street South Whitley, Indiana 46787 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Tuesday, May 14, 2019 11:00 AM Smith & Sons Miller Chapel 208 North Maple Street South Whitley, Indiana 46787 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Loma Ilene Reed July 29 1926 May 08 2019.
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