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Spicy Reid Obituary
W. Reid
Spicy "Bette" W. Reid, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Jerry Bledsoe and Lillian Tomlin Wade.
Spicy was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Reid; a brother, Jerry Wade; and five sisters, Helen Wilson, Velma Davis, Jean Welch, Ora June Benton, and Amelia Ann Bowden.
She is survived by two sons, David A. Ross and John W. Ross; three daughters, Susan R. Walker, Karen R. Bartelme and Joan C. Sutton. She is also survived by three stepchildren, Gary A. Reid, Kenneth L. Reid and Brenda S. Jones. She leaves eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Spicy enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, quilting, tatting, and all crafts. She loved to play cards.
A graveside service will be held at Augusta Memorial Park, 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010, officiated by Dr. Glen A. Holman.
There will be no public viewing or visitation at McDow Funeral Home, however, those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Lung Association, 39 South Gate Court, Suite 102, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-9663.
Many thanks to the Hospice of the Shenandoah for their love, care, and support!
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ellie Woosley
September 18, 2010
Dear Karen and all your family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother.
Ellie Woosley
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