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Rita C. Reed

1946 - 2008

BORN

1946

DIED

2008

Rita Reed Obituary

Rita C. Reed, 62, of Princeton, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008.Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2008, BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Nov. 15, 2008.

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Barbara and Jon Corbett

November 25, 2008

Bill, we are so very sorry for your loss. We know how much you loved Rita.Even though you know she has reached her goal of heaven, the pain is not any less. May God grant you a measure of peace that you have never known. We pray that you will continue your journey with God giving you the grace and good health to carry on.We love you and respect you more than you will ever know. If you need us to do anything for you, or if you need to talk, please know that we are here for you. We love you brother! Jon and Barbara

Roxanne England

November 18, 2008

Ginger, Tony, and Family
We are so sorry for your great loss. May God comfort you through this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Greg, Roxanne, Sarah, and Gregory England III

Steve McCoy

November 18, 2008

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you.
Steve and Brenda

Carol and Harold Murphy

November 18, 2008

May God keep his big arms around you and your family at this time of such sadness. But in heaven they are shouting the victory. We send our love and prayers to you all..

Michael & Sonya Fox

November 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Paula Brinkley-Simpkins

November 17, 2008

Billy and girls, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Rita was a good and gentle person. I will remember her fondly. Love you all.

Ben and Betty Reed

November 17, 2008

M r. Reed and All Family members we are very sad to hear of your loss ,we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts,may God be with you and yours.

Dennis and Rachel Cole

November 17, 2008

Billy, Ginger and Myra, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength and comfort in God during this difficult time.

Kenny and Jackie Pauley

November 17, 2008

Bro. Bill, Ginger and Myra: We just learned of Rita's passing. We are so sorry for the loss of such a great lady. We will never forget our times together at Coulter's Chapel. Heaven is sounding sweeter all the time! May God continue to comfort you in the days to come.

Rev. Mike and Wanda Brown

November 16, 2008

Brother Reed and Family, My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time of tragic loss. May God Bless you with all the best memories of Rita. She was truly a blessing all the times that we heard her sing. She has been an inspiration to many people and now is in the presence of God Almighty.

T.J. And Thelma Pennington

November 16, 2008

Bro. Bill and family, So sorry to hear of Rita's passing. She was such an inspriation to all who knew her and a blessing to just be in her presense. She leaves behind many great memories and a trail of footprints for us all to follow in. She truly lived a Godly and Holy life and I am sure there will be many souls in Heaven because of something she may have said or did. If we live the life Rita did we will surly see her on the other side. God Bless ( The Pennington Family T.J. Thelma And Children)

John & Linda Duncan

November 16, 2008

We are so sorry about Rita, We know she is in the arms of Jesus.She is in a better world then we are.We are praying for you and the family. God Bless you Bill and the Children.

brenda Pyne

November 16, 2008

to the Reed family I am very sorry to hear about your mother,wife and Grandmother, I no there is a great loss in your hearts without her and she is going to be miss by all who knew and loved her. and I no she was a very special person to everyone May God Bless each and everyone. I know she is in a better place now no more pain and suffering she is in good hands now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Just look forward to meeting her again
God Bless
Brenda Chapman pyne

Randy & LuAnn McAfee

November 15, 2008

Billy, I am so sorry for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time. May God bless you.

Trena Hodges

November 15, 2008

Bro. Bill, Myra and Ginger,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rita was always so kind to me and my girls. I'll always remember the times we had at Coulter's Chapel and at Victory. She will be missed. May God comfort you and help you through this very sad time...I love you all

Dorothy Meadows

November 15, 2008

we are sorry to hear about your lost may god be with this family at the time of their lost we are so sorry

James Wilson And Dorothy Chapman Meadows

James Mann

November 15, 2008

Brother Reed and Girls,
Our love, prayers and sympathy are with you during this most difficult time.
Rita was a very lovely and pleasant lady. We enjoyed the conversations we had with her and always went to her window at the bank.
Let the comfort and peace of God cover you. "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." Psalms 147:3
With love, Mrs. Allen Sizemore and Family Mr. and Mrs. James Mann

Tommy and Gaye Otey

November 15, 2008

Billy and family
Linda and Olen and family
We are so sorry to hear about Rita's
death. We have not seen her for a long time but always remembered her sweet spirit. It's hard to give them up, but we know she is with the Lord now and you will see her again. May God bless and keep you in his care.

Nancy Cole

November 15, 2008

Mr.& Mrs.Terry, even though I've loss touch over the years I love your family. I love the strengh, the love, closness and most of all your faith. Rita is and always will be in our hearts. Love & prayers Nancy Cole

Robbie & Kim Catron

November 15, 2008

Paul & Imogene,

We are so sorry for your loss. May God be your strength and comfort during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Stanley Walkup

November 15, 2008

Billy and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

Love & Prayers,

Stanley, Karen & Kiera Walkup

Caroline (McLaughlin) Wright

November 15, 2008

To the Reed Family, I am so sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. Rita and I were in the same class at Oakvale High School and graduated together. Even though I haven't seen her in many years, I have fond memories of our school days - she was a special person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless and comfort you at this time.

Shirley Bryant

November 15, 2008

Rita I will miss you very much. There was know one like you. My sympathy goes out to Billy and all the Children, and Grandchildren.
I will see you in heaven.

John & Sandy Lawrence

November 15, 2008

Rev Bill,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Rita. She was such a Beautiful Lady now she is a beautiful Angel. You could always tell she loved the LORD by the way she smiled and talked. Her LOVE for You Bill was always their the way she showed it when you both were in Revival at Oakvale United Meth. Church. Bill always remember all the good times you both had, memories last FOREVER. You will always be in our thoughts and Prayers. Love & Prayers John, Sandy, Brian Lawrence, and Jr. Smith

pat harvey

November 15, 2008

REED FAMILY--SORRy for your loss may god hold you in the palm of his hand remeber her loving smile and loving ways---and be ready to meet her on the other side--love and prays THE ALLEN Family

Bruce & Kathy Cottle

November 15, 2008

Brother Reed, so sorry to hear about your loss, We have always enjoyed hearing you preach and your lovely wife singing while attending those special days at Carswell Community Church,,please know that you and your family will be in our prayers daily,,and may God Bless you and give you the comfort that you need in this time of great loss,,, your loss is Heaven's gain,,,God Bless You and your family,,,and may you find Peace in his loving arms,,

November 15, 2008

God Bless you and may you keep your eyes and hearts upon the Lord for he and only he can see you through these troublesome times. God Bless Solomon and Norma Sowers Rock WV.
[Valerie's Dad]

Wayne Pennington

November 15, 2008

Bro. Bill & Family, May the God of comfort be with you during this time of sorrow. We loved Rita's sweet spirit and anointed singing.

pat harvey

November 15, 2008

So sorry for your loss just remeber her for ever smile ,and that she was loved by many people may god hold your family in the palm of his hand and each of you will see her again in heaven---The Allen Family

Charles & Betty Reed

November 15, 2008

May God Bless each of you. Rita was a very much loved lady, such a very plesant lady to be around. We know the angels in heaven are rejoycing. She loved those grandbabies so very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

Cammie Mcguire

November 15, 2008

To the Reed family.You have lost a a very loved,gentle precious wife and Mother.You will be greatly missed.Our prayers and hearts goes out to the family. I know all the angels in heaven recieved her with love and gentleness.

SHIRLEY ALFANO

November 15, 2008

RITA REED'S
FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY THE LORD GUIDE YOU THRU THIS SORROWFUL TIME
TO LINDA , I KNOW YOU FROM THE REVIVALS YOU AND OLEN HAS DONE FOR US AT WESLEY CHURCH IN ROCK,
PLEASE KNOW HOW SORRY I AM FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SISTER, I JUST LOSS MY SISTER 3 WEEKS AGO AND KNOW THEIR IS A VOID IN THE FAMILYWHEN YOU LOSE A LOVE ONE

BLESSINGS TO ALL,

Sheila Pemberton

November 15, 2008

Myra and Earl,
Please know that Ron and I are praying for you. I'm so sorry that we couldn't be there, but glad that Ryan could be with you during this time.

Charles and Sharon Miller

November 15, 2008

Bill and family, we are holding you in our prayers. We know our shock can never meet yours. God is faithful even in the hard times and God will wlak with you during this time.

Dane & Freda Bolin

November 15, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tony Reed

November 15, 2008

Very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. May God comfort you is my prayer.

Tony Reed

Danny & Bonita Meadows

November 15, 2008

Billy and family,
Our love, prayers and sympathy are with you.
May the blessings of comfort, peace and rest be yours during this difficult time. Precious memories until He comes.

Love,
Danny & Bonita Meadows

November 15, 2008

Bro Bill and family,
Sister Rita will truly missed. Though i rejoice in knowing she is with her Heavenly Father. I pray God will comfort you and keep you all in His grace and give you strength in this time of loss. Rita was a wonderful woman, and just seeing her each week with her grandkida and family made me understand how truly blessed she was.

Blessings and prayers to you all.

c and K Farris

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