of North Little Rock, AR
February 20, 1949 - June 24, 2020
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Susan G. Reed, 71, of North Little Rock, died June 24, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family, after a lengthy illness.
Born Susan Sutley on Feb. 20, 1949, in Frostproof, Florida, she and her family moved to Arkadelphia in 1954. Reed was a graduate of both Arkadelphia High School and Ouachita Baptist University, where she majored in French.
Reed worked briefly as a teacher before entering the School of Nursing at Baptist Health College Little Rock, graduating to become a registered nurse. She was then employed several years as a nurse and nurse manager at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She later worked several years with a medical management software company, traveling extensively as she taught medical staff how to use her company's software.
Upon retirement, she and her husband enjoyed several trips abroad before health issues forced her to slow down about a year ago. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock, singing alto in the church choir. She also enjoyed years of singing in the secular Top of the Rock Chorus, a Little Rock-area chapter of Sweet Adelines, the global organization committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony.
For more than 25 years, Reed was an active member of Al-Anon, a program of recovery for family and friends of alcoholics. She was active in Little Rock-area Al-Anon groups and served in trusted servant (leadership) positions at the state level.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Pete Reed; daughters, Jennifer Atkins Gordeeva (Ilya Gordeev) of North Little Rock; son, the Rev. Clark Atkins (Sherry) of Siloam Springs; stepchildren Peter Reed, Jr., and David Reed of Little Rock, and Leslie Reed of Ft. Smith; father, Cecil Sutley of Arkadelphia; brother, Bill Sutley (Brenda) of Arkadelphia; sisters, Marie Dallas and Jeanne Hanson, both of Arkadelphia, and Jacque Goble (Elmer) of Johns Creek, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Jaden Atkins (Michael Bandemer) of Fayetteville, Apryl Lea Reed of Maumelle, Allison Atkins of Siloam Springs, Nikolai Gordeev of North Little Rock, Georgia and Rett Reed of New York, Sophia Atkins of Siloam Springs and Nadia Gordeeva of North Little Rock; one great-grandchild and 15 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ellajane Sutley.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Riverwood Memorial Gardens pavilion in Maumelle. A visitation will be held prior on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to North Little Rock First United Methodist Church 6701 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116 or Al-Anon at https://al-anon.org/contributions/ Click ''non member'' to make a one time memorial contribution ''in memorial of Susan Reed.''
Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, we ask that social distancing is practiced and masks are worn in attendance.
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15 Condolence(s)
nancy mahler
Saturday, June 27, 2020
So sorry to hear that we have lost Susan. She was a wonderful person, and, shared her wisdom, her music, and, her joy to everyone who needed it. She will be missed.
Condolences to her family, friends, choir, and, fellow Adelines.
Nancy and Jennifer
Sarah Kelley
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Clark. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Dianne Cox
Friday, June 26, 2020
I knew Susan from the Top of the Rock Chorus. She was a talented singer with a lovely baritone voice. I shall remember her engaging smile and her genuine interest in other people. She made a lasting impression on so many.
Wendy Bettis-Eaton
Friday, June 26, 2020
Susan’s welcoming, helpful, loving, and understanding manner has guided my thoughts for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and those of us who are better people for having known her.
Kathy Harkins
Friday, June 26, 2020
To Susan's Family
Deepest of condolences from my family to yours. Susan was a fellow riser buddy in Top of the Rock chorus. She was also a Mentor in Al-Anon to many people. We did not know each other very much more than cordially but I know for a fact she was a classy lady and a great baritone. I always enjoyed seeing Susan and Pete at conventions and TOTR performances.
She will be greatly missed.
Judy Huckeba
Friday, June 26, 2020
Clark - I am so sorry for your loss. She must have been a great Mom and Christian. You and your family undoubtedly made her proud. Keep spreading her sunshine. Praying for you all.
Brenda G. Sutley
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Susan was my sister-in-lawvfor 42 years. She was so like her mother in kindness and goodness to all people and so like her father in wit and humor. I so loved her spirit and her whole being. I think the thing I will miss the most about her is her lovely voice in song. Especially during our traditional Thanksmases. Susan you will be forever loved and forever remembered.
Marj Hohnbaum
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Melanie Wolfe
Thursday, June 25, 2020
My condolences to Susan's family. She was a wonderful lady that I was fortunate to work with for several years. She was an excellent teacher and really took the time to share her knowledge with me. I will miss her wit, her kindness, and the sound of her voice (she had a similar accent to my grandmother's that always made me feel at home). Rest in peace, Susan.
Merry Alice Hesselbein
Thursday, June 25, 2020
I read today: “It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end.†Susan’s journey was one of wisdom, love, compassion, acceptance. I am so grateful I had the honor to share her journey for such a brief a period of time. She was greatly loved & will be greatly missed.
Tricia Bradford
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Pete and family, So sorry for your loss. Susan was some one I always looked up to. She lived an amazing life and was such an example to all that knew her. She will sure be missed. I was blessed to have known her. Tricia B
Valerie Dunn
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Susan, your presence will be sorely missed Friday nights. May hosts of angels sing you to sleep.
Jane Chu
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Prayers for Susan’s family and the Sutleys at this time.
Rachel Waddle
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Mrs. Susan was a wonderful person inside and out. I have learned a lot from her.
She always knew what to say to me, and what I needed to hear.
She is at peace now and I will always have a piece of her in my heart forever.
Christine Wright