Urba J. Reed

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Urba J. Reed

of Memphis, TN

April 26, 1927 - October 7, 2020

Urba J. Reed, 93, passed away October 7, 2020, at her daughter's home in Memphis, TN. She was born in Cave City, AR, the only child of Urban and Floy Carpenter. She grew up in Evening Shade, AR where she had wonderful childhood memories and enjoyed spending time in Cave City with her grandmothers and many cousins. She was valedictorian of her high school class and began attending Arkansas College at age 16. Widowed at 26 she began a career in banking, retiring from Bank of America (formerly First National Bank) as VP and Chief Financial Officer. Vacations for her were excuses to travel and see the world. She married Stan Reed when she was 62 and they had many wonderful years together. She is survived by her daughter, Candace Hutchison Stokes, granddaughters, Sandra Bryant and Suzanne Walker, great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Charlotte Bryant and Caroline and Brandon Walker, stepson Rick Reed and his family, and Step-Daughter Tanya Reed Wright and her family. Services will be private. Memorials may be sent in her memory to First United Methodist Church in Batesville or Lyon College.

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Julia Thyer
Highland, AR
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

My mom and your mom were best friends since school days. What wonderful memories thay had. I know she and mom are once again having a ball together. She will be missed as my mom is so missed. But it can bring us joy to think of them together. Bless you and yours.

Joyce Prickett
BATESVILLE, AR
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Friday, October 23, 2020

Candace, so sorry for your loss. I worked with Urba Jean at First National Bank and went to church with her and Stan at First United Merhodist. She was very dedicated to her work overseeing the Trust Dept. I thought a lot of her and respected her a lot. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Nancy Hutcherson
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Dear Candace and Family, I am so sorry to learn of Urba Jean’s passing. She was so beautiful always and so much fun. Sending you prayers for comfort at this time. Much love to you.

Nancy

Dr. Odin Rock
Cap-haitian,
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

My sincere condolences to eed's Family ,love and Gratitude for what Reed represented in my life

Janet Rorex Caraway
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, October 12, 2020

So sorry Candice & Family, your Mother was a wonderful person, I always enjoyed visiting with Aunt Urbajean, Love to the family🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💕Janet

Randy Hargis
Hernando, MS
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Monday, October 12, 2020

I am very sorry for your loss. May God Comfort you and your family during this time.

Harry and Laurie Hutchison
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, October 12, 2020

We were sad to hear of the loss of Aunt Urbajean - our sympathy goes out to Candace and family.

Greg Hutchison
Bolivar, NY
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Monday, October 12, 2020

Many pleasant memories

Carolyn DeFries
BATESVILLE, AR
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Monday, October 12, 2020

I worked with Urba many years ago at First National Bank. Always respected and admired her. So sorry for your loss.

Wilma Burge Trout
Star City, AR
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Candace, I’m so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. You probably don’t remember, but you lived next door to my family. In fact, I was telling my sister about you a few days ago. My daddy, Cleo Burge, was an invalid. He was unable to walk, or move his limbs because of rheumatoid arthritis. You came to visit at least once a day. One morning you came to see him, chewing a big wad of bubble gum. Daddy said he sure wished he had some of that gum so you promptly took it out of mouth and pushed it in his before he could close it. It was one of his favorites stories. And of mine.😊 I loved your mother and your grandparents . I wanted to grow up to be just like Urba Jean. Actually, I worked at the bank with her for awhile after high school. I hope life has been good to you. You brought a lot of pleasure to our family.
Love and Blessings! Wilma

Joe Don and Kathleen Reynolds
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Our sincere sympathy to your family. We worked with Urba at First National Bank and went to church with Stan & Urba for many years. They were good friends.

Roselea Crow
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

I always enjoyed being around her while I worked at the bank. Sorry for your loss.

GinaBuck
Cordova, TN
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Much love to her amazing family. I know how much they loved and adored her.

Sharon wilkins
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Candace, sending loving prayers your way.

Robbie Qualls
Melbourne, AR
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Praying for the family.

Glenda Guthrie-Bowers
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, October 11, 2020

We went to Sunday School with Urba and Stan for years. Urba was a kind, sweet, quiet lady that we all loved. Beautiful soul,
Rest In Peace.
Glenda and Marcus Bowers

Helen Carpenter Godwin
Salem, AR
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Saturday, October 10, 2020

My husband and my sister, Frances, join me in this sorrow. Candace and girls, your mother and grandmother was a grand lady and a wonderful cousin to me. She will be widely missed.

Peggy Huff
Bossier City, LA
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Friday, October 9, 2020

Prayers for family, Urba Jean was my cousin, my mother was Alma Nast. So sorry to hear this.