of Conway, AR
December 27, 1926 - July 21, 2013
Grace Elizabeth Evatt Reed, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 21st, 2013. She was born December 27th, 1926 in Vilonia to the late John and Savannah Evatt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ralph F. Reed, a brother Lee Owen "Tiny" Evatt, and one grandchild Eric Davis.
She is survived by her four children; Danny (Dinah) Reed of Conway, Jerry (Sondra) Reed of Heber Springs, Steve (Nelda) Reed of Conway, and Katrina (Leo) Wilcox of Conway. She is also survived by two sisters, Inez Coker of Vilonia, Clara Baker of Conway; two brothers, Leroy (Uvie) Evatt of Little Rock and George (JoAnn) Evatt of Conway. Surviving grandchildren include Lisa (Joe) Crowson, Brooke (Jamie) Melton, Spence (Tali) Reed, Chris (Summer) Reed, Dexter Davis, Sarah Ligon, Clint Ligon, Pate (Allison) Reed, Annie Beth (Jeremy) Wheeler, Sarah-Catherine (Jay) Orahood, Lance (Angela) Wilcox, and Caitlin Wilcox. Great grandchildren include Reed and Cole Henderson, Gracie and Mary Melton, Maddox and Phoebe Reed, Easton Reed, Tucker Reed, Reece Wheeler, and Ella and Laney Orahood.
Grace graduated Valedictorian from Vilonia High School and Arkansas Polytechnic College (Arkansas Tech University). She was a faithful and long-time member of First Church of the Nazarene where she enjoyed being a part of the "Prime Timers" group. She retired from Conway Public Schools where she was a secretary for the Central Office. She was a Wampus Cat fan and loved watching her children and grandchildren in all their endeavors. She was a resident of Southridge Village Assisted Living. Grace loved her time there. She enjoyed all of her friends and participated in the many activities. She could always be found socializing in the lobby or at the Bingo game. She won the honor of being crowned "Ms. Southridge Village 2012". Grace loved the Lord and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother ("Mamaw"), and great grandmother. She was the epitome of her name. She was full of grace, joy, patience, and love. Her love of Christ was exemplified in her everyday life. She had the kindest heart and the sweetest spirit. Her smiling face, gentle manner, and strong devotion to God and to her family is the way she will be remembered.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Conway First Church of Nazarene Family Life Center, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Jim Sanders will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Spence Reed, Chris Reed, Pate Reed, Lance Wilcox, Joe Crowson, Jamie Melton, Jay Orahood, Jeremy Wheeler, Cole Henderson, and Clint Ligon.
Memorials can be made to First Nazarene Church Building Fund, 1517 Faulkner Street, Conway, AR 72034. The Family would like to thank the staff at Southridge Village and Dr. Lander Smith for the wonderful care Grace received.
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33 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Burris Williams
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
I just learned of the passing of Grace. I'm sorry for your loss. I know you have many wonderful memories of her.
With sincere sympathy,
Cheryl Burris williams
Blake and Vicky Browning
Thursday, July 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. God Bless
Sheri Lowry
Thursday, July 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Melissa (Fisher) Hight
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Jerry and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Melissa (Fisher) Hight
Patsy Fuller
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
To all the family: You all are in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of this dear lady. I am so glad I got to work in the CPS office with her for a long time. She was one sweet Christian lady.
Brian & Heather Hartwick
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Kathy Spangler Hamlett
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Grace will be missed here, but now she is rejoicing in her new body. She is with Ralph, Nadine, & O.T. probably planning a party for the time we will join them. I am so thankful for the time we had with her, she truly was her name.
Donna Odum
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Jerry, Spence, and family - so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. Please let us know if we can do more. David, Donna, and Bonnie
Frank ie Kinard
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Danny,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother.
All my Prayers & Condolences to you and you & Family.
Frank ie
Bonnie
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Grace was a beautiful lady on the inside and outside!! I loved her smile and her wonderful personality. We are all blessed for knowing and loving her.
Bonnie and John Mattox
Ron and Karen Matthews
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Marilyn Whitley
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
To the Reed Family I send my sincere sympathy to you.
Tommy Reed
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
I will miss you Aunt Grace as well as Uncle Happy (Ralph)rReed. I hope to Attend.. My mother's name was Elizabeth.. Love and miss you Tommy Reed
Jennifer Allison
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Katrina,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother.
What a great example she set for her family.
Johnny, Jennifer, Whitney & John II Allison
Cindy Schrekenhofer Newberry
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Katrina,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady. May you and your family find peace in Jesus Christ during this difficult time.
John and Lulu Thompson
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
A wonderful lady with a wonderful family! We send our deepest sympathy to each of you.
Bob Barham
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of her passing. We will be thinking of your family during this difficult time. Was glad to get to see and visit with her a couple of weeks ago. May you find peace in His word. Romans 8:28 1 Peter 5:7
Love,
Bob & Betsey Barham & Family
Nancy Moix
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. Grace was the most appropriate name for this sweet lady. I enjoyed working with her at CPS in my early years. With sincere sympathy.
Crystal Blackshear
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Annie Beth,
My deepest sympathies go out to you on the loss of your grandmother. May the Lord continue to walk with you and guide you through this trying time.
Dee Lary
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
So saddened by the loss of Ms Grace. She was truly loved, respected and an inspiration to many who had the privilege to have met or known her.
Hoping you can find peace and comfort in knowing she is with The Almighty God.
Dee and Jim Lary
Mark Shaw
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Dear Reed Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Grace's passing. She was such a sweet lady. Certainly, she has brightened Heaven with her arrival. May her joy be your strength. God bless you all.
Marilyn Scott
Monday, July 22, 2013
Danny and Dinah,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Randy O. & Sherril A. Bowling
Monday, July 22, 2013
To the Reed Family:
Sherril & I are so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing, I shall always hold dear her smile & kind voice while on the NYC at CHS.
She was a most lovely lady who shall be missed by all who knew her. Also sorry to hear of Ralph's proceeding her in death. I shall also miss him greatly.
Randy O. Bowling
R.O.B./
wandacollins
Monday, July 22, 2013
praying for family
Mike and Mary Stone
Monday, July 22, 2013
Grace was a wonderful person who exemplified God's love. She will be missed.
Keith Anthony
Monday, July 22, 2013
Sorry for you loss. Keith
Ann Peters
Monday, July 22, 2013
Danny and Dinah,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our mothers are so special to us. Please knows that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Yo9u have such wonderful memories to get you through these difficult days.
Love, Ann and David
Janis Knopp Newman
Monday, July 22, 2013
Danny &Dinah
So very sorry for you loss. Praying for God,s peace for you and your family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank and Janis Newman
Butch and Patty Martin
Monday, July 22, 2013
Danny,Jerry, Steve,and Trina and your families. Growing up your mom was a second mother to me and such a beautiful and Happy person. I know that another Happy (Hap) Reed is with her now along with Our Lord Jesus, so my prayers will be with the reeds and evatt family, Love You All, Butch
Debbie Hopkins
Monday, July 22, 2013
Dear Danny and Dinah,
I'm sorry to hear about your mother.
You are in my thoughts,
Debbie Bell Hopkins
Jerry Mauldin
Monday, July 22, 2013
Praying for the family. Such a sweet lady.
Kaye Hoggard
Monday, July 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. She was a gracious lady. May God bless you.
Sheila and Hal Naylor
Monday, July 22, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Grace was a precious lady who brought joy to all who knew her.