Myrtle Louise Ferguson Reed

Myrtle Louise Ferguson Reed, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, GreatGrandmother, and friend passed away on Monday morning, March 9, 2009, at her home in Southwest Roanoke County, Va. Louise was born on October 11, 1927, in Roanoke. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert Lee and Annie Trent Ferguson; her brother, Paul Auburn Ferguson; two sisters, Lou Thomas and Mary Ann Ferguson. Louise has one remaining sister, Irene Secrist. She is survived by one son, John M. Reed; four daughters and son-in-laws, Cheryl and David Argabright, Kandy and Tim Alderman, Sandra and Alan Smith, Donna and Calvin Holdren; six grandchildren, Angela Ciafardini-Pratt and husband Michael, Dr. Alan Smith, Jr., Dr. Karen Smith, Paul Dull and wife Candice, Trenton Alderman, and Hayley Alderman; and one greatgranddaughter, Madison Bryce Dull. She is also survived by her nephew, Danny Secrist and wife, Diana, and their children Andrea and Andrew. Louise graduated from Jefferson High School in Roanoke and worked for SuperX Drugstores for 24 years and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. The family would like to express their gratitude to the many devoted and caring representatives of Gentle Shepherd Hospice, including Rosa Baker and Kelly Buccola, and Mrs. G. Jones of ResCare Home Health Agency. Also, words cannot begin to express the family's heartfelt appreciation to her dearest friends, Joyce Goodwin, Sarena Carter, and Patricia Long, for their love, care and support over the years. The family requests that donations be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice or the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Funeral service will be held noon on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Curtis Stacy officiating. Interment will follow in the Argabright Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.