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Maria Reed Obituary
Born in Benshiem, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna Massoth, and the widow of Gordon W. Reed Jr.
She is survived by a son, Gordon W. Reed III and wife, Susan, of Chesterfield; a daughter, Joyce Harville and husband, Wes, of Prince George; four grandchildren, Justin, Tiffany and Erica Harville, and Jeremy Reed; two great-grandchildren, Devan and Desiree Harville.
A graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maria Reed
Joyce Harville
September 13, 2024
Love you forver
Evelyn Halterman
September 13, 2023
Remembering your mom! What a great coworker..wish we had gotten together more. I lost my husband Arnold last year..he was 94..I visit you at the cemetery and know one day we will meet again. Praying for your family during this sad occasion..Evelyn Halterman
J H
September 13, 2020
Miss u everyday. Love u forever and ever..
My Beautiful Mother.. I Love and Miss you so much.
Joyce Harville
September 14, 2019
I love and Miss you every single day... You were the best caring Mother anyone could have and I know your an Angel up in Heaven. I cannot wait to see you again one day. Love you so much..
Katrina Deloach
September 29, 2010
To the family of "Mya" my prayers and condolences to you. Mya was a joy to assist during my employment with Greenfield Reflections. She was a remarkable woman that will be greatly missed! God bless all of you
Evelyn Halterman
September 23, 2010
You were always a good friend at work! I'm sorry I didn't get to visit you often...but I will treasure our talks about the loves of our lives: our family members! Our hearts go out to your family...we will miss you and your cooking! Will see you in your new home one day my wonderful friend!
victoria allen
September 21, 2010
My prayers are for you and your family. You are a true angel now.
Joyce Reed Harville
September 20, 2010
Rest in Peace my Angel!
Joyce Reed Harville
September 20, 2010
Mama, you were always an inspiration to me, loving. You have taught me how to be kind and caring to everyone. You now have the peace you have been looking for, I know how much you missed dad. Those we love do not go away, they walk beside us everyday,unseen,unheard but always near) I love you my Angel. Your daughter Joyce Reed Harville
Joanne Palombo & Family
September 19, 2010
Marie,You were my grandmother's deariest life long friend.You both left home and traveled far away to make a life here with your handsome soldier's.May the angels in heaven welcome you in and reunite you with your wonderful husband and your deariest friends and family that went home to god before you.May you have everlasting life now.My heart and prayer's of comfort to your wonderful daughter Joyce and her wonderful family.May you rest in Peace.
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