Margo Reed

Margo Jane Reed SMITHFIELD - Margo Jane Reed, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 surrounded by her family at home after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Margo was born Jan. 15, 1938, in Steubenville, Ohio. Her family relocated to Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., where she spent her school years. Margo graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Michigan State University in 1960. The following year she married Ensign William Henry Reed, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy. The two spent the next 30 years traveling the world following Bill's naval career. The couple had three children, Susan Page, Lisa Simmons, and David Reed; and seven grandchildren, 2nd Lieutenant Evin Page, Zachary Page, Carter Page, Rachael Simmons, Ansley Simmons, Reed Simmons, and the youngest, Rebecca Reed. Bill and Margo retired to Smithfield in 1998 to live closer to daughter Lisa and family. There they made lifelong friends because of Margo's outgoing, vibrant personality and active involvement in many areas. Margo was an avid gardener, community volunteer, and church member. She served as a reminder to all of us to live life to the fullest with her positive outlook, enthusiasm, and unending faith. A celebration of life will be held today, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home in Smithfield. A donation to Heartland Hospice, 5040 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or Christ Episcopal Church, 111 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23430 can be made in honor of Margo.