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Kelly Reed Obituary
1959-2019
After bravely fighting and surviving breast cancer for 12 years, Kelly Smith Reed passed away on Tuesday, May 21 due to complications brought on by leukemia. She was born on January 6, 1959 in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Edwin and Shirley Smith who preceded her in death. She was beautiful inside and out, with an external beauty and poise that was surpassed by her internal grace and warm presence.
Kelly is survived by her husband and best friend David B. Reed who was hooked on her charismatic spirit from the moment they met during a business meeting while she was working at Westland Oil in Houston. She will be deeply missed by her brother Blake Smith, his wife Linda and her dear nephew Marshall all of whom she cherished.
She filled her heart being a lifelong friend to Susan, Jana, Kathy and Liz who will forever remember her as being a fiercely loyal confidant, a skilled Black Jack player, an excellent cook and a notorious partner in crime. Kelly passionately poured her whole heart into everything she did – nurturing her gardens, her kittens and her people so that each blossomed to its brightest under her care.
A memorial service will be held at Cashner Funeral Home on Monday, May 27 at 10:00am, followed by a celebration.
To honor her legacy as a passionate Master Gardener, donations can be made in her memory to Montgomery County Master Gardener Association (MCMGA) in lieu of flowers.
Kelly would want us all to know with certainty that she is now in a peaceful place, tending God's garden – placing patterns of beautiful color all around us as reminders to praise Him and to remember that true beauty like hers is deeper than flesh, longer than life and brighter than sunshine.
Let us find Kelly's beauty on every petal of each bloom that we see and in every heart of each one of us that she touched along the way. And let us find solace in the words Kelly lovingly inscribed on a note for David before he headed offshore to work on an oil rig in 1981 that he still carries in his wallet today:
"This parting cannot be for long; for those who love as we do cannot be parted. We shall always be united in thought and thought is a great magnet." You are invited to view our webpage and leave written tributes to the family at cashnerconroe.com
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Denise Wade
May 31, 2019
Dear David and Every one of the Smith-Reed Family, I just heard the news and my heart and mind were sent into overdrive. Kelly, amazing in her own right, and definitely Ed's daughter. We are so sorry for your loss. Wonderful, beautiful and Kelly Smith-Reed-the words go hand in hand. Living on Landrum Village Drive I still pass Ed's home every day-He remains in my prayers and in my thoughts. Ed passed on my birthday 3 years ago now. Now as well, Kelly, and each of you, will be in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Denise Wade, Steve Wade and Family
Janet Harvey
May 27, 2019
What a beautiful testament of life. So sorry that the two of you have been separated for a while. I pray God grants you the peace that passes all understanding David. No more suffering for Kelly, just joy in being with the Lord and knowing that she will be united with you again. Condolences to all the family.
May 25, 2019
The entire Smith-Reed family are in our prayers. May God send the Holy Spirit to overwhelm you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Kirk & Gaynell Ross
Marnita McCollough
May 24, 2019
You will forever be in our hearts and memories. What a special lady.
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Lane Orsak
May 24, 2019
What a lovely spirit. Sending love to her family.
May 24, 2019
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving god promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13)
Sue Oliveri
May 23, 2019
David and family
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Kelly was a wonderful sweet lady. She will be forever missed.
May 23, 2019
DAVID, MARSHALL AND BLAKE
KELLY WILL BE DEARLY MISSED. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE OUR GARDEN GODDESS ANGEL. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
SHE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER
DANA, MICHAEL AND RYAN
May 23, 2019
David and family, Kelly will be missed by all who knew her, especially the Master Gardeners. Thoughts and prayers, Sharon Corzine MGMA
Bryant & Lynette Gautreaux
May 23, 2019
David,
Please accept our condolence, please know you are all in our prayers.
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