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Frances Reid Obituary
The network says Reid died Wednesday.
She was among the original cast of the daytime soap opera, which premiered in 1965. Reid starred opposite Macdonald Carey, who played her husband until his death in 1994.
Her final appearance as a regular was in 2007.
Reid made appearances on episodic TV and other soaps including "As the World Turns." In the 1950s, she performed on anthologies such as "Studio One" and "Philco Television Playhouse" during what is recalled as TV's Golden Age.
Reid received the Daytime Emmys' Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, in 1914.
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Tammy Riney
July 1, 2024
You will never be forgotten. I have so many fond memories of you in the five rolls you played on Wagon Train and of course as Alice on Days. May God bless you and your family.
Tammy R.
Sandy Brower
October 23, 2020
So very sorry for the families loss. No one can take away the memories We have her. May she rest in peace, be in a better place and not suffer. This extremely talented actress will surely missed that only by the people at days of our lives But especially , me. I hope I get to live to be her age and when I reach her age that I look as good as her when I reach your age because boy, She didn’t even have one wrinkle.
Tiffany Prichard
November 22, 2018
I grew up watching DOOL. I never knew my grandmother, but I adopted Frances Reid as my grandmother and grieved and have grieved since her loss. She's a beautiful lady and kind and beautiful heart. I love and miss her.
Genora Truby
November 8, 2018
She was wonderful, watched the show with my gram and still today. I love days I watch it everyday
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ROSETTA Griffin
November 8, 2018
I enjoyed watching her on Days of our lives I know she is being missed
Carolyn Smith
November 8, 2018
I always watched our show DOOL
Michelle McCallum
November 8, 2018
I have watched days from the beginning. Always loved grandma Hortons loving ways and ability to whip up those famous donuts. Christmas time always a treat watching all the special ornaments being hung. Not to forget the fun feisty side grandma had in her. I miss watching Alice Reid and you are not forgotten. Thanks for the memories.
MARGARET ANN LYTLE
October 23, 2018
R.I.P. A very fine actress. She will be missed.
Ceandria Carmichael
October 11, 2018
Sleep on in peace Mrs Horton, you will always be remember.
Cindy Johns
October 10, 2018
I just found out Gramma was on here and wanted to at least let her family know.. she is still loved and adored..
She and Peggy aka Mrs. Horton sure taught us alot about how family is to live and live so unconditionally..
Barbara Landrum
January 4, 2016
You were one of the very best, sadly missed but your star still shines brightly in heaven ~ Barbara Landrum
Alice Tossi
May 9, 2014
I was one of many who watched "Days" from the beginning with Frances and McDonald Carey...my first pregnancy, through working, teaching, mothering, still look at "Days"...some originals still....
Brittany Ceballos
December 9, 2013
I Loved Watching you on ''days of our Lives'' I still Watch Days and love It
Lisa Weiner
May 12, 2013
To Frances Reid,
You were a very talented actress. I enjoyed watching you on days of our lives daytime soap opera. My prayers are with you Miss Reid. Lisa Weiner
DEBBIE SIMON
April 12, 2013
WHY DO ALL THE GOOD ONES PASS ON SO SOON..HEAVEN MUST NEED THEM..
LESLIE CRYER
March 5, 2013
WE WILL MISS HER GREATLY
Blackmon Brown
October 23, 2012
Frances Reid was the perfect example of the perfect American mother, grandmother and great grandmother in her long running role as Alice Horton. As her and Macdonald Carey were the original stars of Days of our Lives, now we get to see their grandchildren and great grandchildren on the forefront of the show. Days has such an iconic place in the history of television and has touched millions of hearts as it continues to.
September 18, 2012
may you rest in peace Alice Horton
Tina Evans
February 25, 2012
I miss seeing you each and every day and I miss you dearly rest in peace my sweet dear friend.
November 16, 2011
I grew up watching Frances Reid on days of our lives with my mother. My mom was blind so you had to tell her when someone was on there and they did not speak
Lesia Feagin
July 20, 2011
"Such a lovely and kind woman" She made me wish that she was my grandmother, She is greatly missed.
Sylvia Heiland
March 24, 2011
I miss seeing Frances as Alice Horton on Days.
Linda Hitchcock
February 27, 2011
You are missed very very much. You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace.
Melanie Whitten
December 16, 2010
Francis Reid aka Alice Horton will be sorely missed I loved her character very much Alice Horton reminded me so much of my (Gram)so loving & caring gave good advice and would help anyone in need
Denise Nugent
November 30, 2010
Me and my family have watched Days Of Our Lives for many years.And to me,Alice Horton was one of the best characters on there.She always gave the best advice.She will be sadly missed.
Cord Coslor
August 17, 2010
I had a chance to visit with Frances quite often via telephone shortly before her death. And while she struggled from time to time mentally... she was always a true joy to talk to. She will be greatly missed in the Celebrity Direct family.
freda
July 21, 2010
Gran it is only fitting now that you have left us for Days of our Lives honours you in the same way they did with Macdonalds memory and have you both in the opening credits as the show opens and have you speaking it at the same time. Would be perfect rest in peace gran. Will miss you more the words can say xox
Ritsa Hatzis
July 21, 2010
Gran Mrs H, have watched the show for 35 years along with my mother and grandmother. Came across the news through the net. You will be sadly missed by your family, your tv family, and your audience family. Whom saw you as family also as you embraced us everyday for decades of entertaiment. On behalf of all of your Australian fans Gran we will miss you. Rest in peace, and i know that you will be up there watching us and protecting us all. There has never been a woman like you in this world. God is a lucky man to have you now. Rest in peace and god bless.
July 6, 2010
Oh what a precious lose of the wonderful Alice Horton. Special prayers are lifted up to the family. She will be greatly miss in the soap opera 'DAYS'. May you find the strength that you may need. May God Bless & Keep you. Sincerely,Yalonda Manning
Jane Tiller
July 5, 2010
I just learned of Gran's/Mrs. H's passing and I was so emotional as I watched her service on Days of our Lives, when I researched it online I found that she had passed away back in February of this year. I know I'm late but my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. You will be missed :)
(A 30 year faithful viewer)
Brandie A
July 3, 2010
My she rest in peace. Frances Reid "Gran" made Days of Our Lives. I have been watching the show for years, I will miss her words of wisdom.
Brandie A
July 3, 2010
My she rest in peace. Frances Reid "Gran" made Days of Our Lives, I have been watching it for years and I will miss her words of wisdom..
andrea M
July 2, 2010
Rest in Peace "Gran" Days did you proud with their service to you. I envied the hortons and wished my family was as close. Your advice you also gave, always heartfelt and one to live by always... You will be missed "Gran" .. My heart goes out to Your family on and off the set and to all of us fans that took you into our families and hearts.. God Bless
Debbie W.
June 30, 2010
I have been a fan for many many years, long enough to have become one of the family. Ms H./Gran was the grandmother that everyone wished that they had. So your TV grandchild says so long Gran you will be truley missed but forever loved. RIP
Sue
June 30, 2010
I have watched Days for so many years. I loved watching Alice (Gram). She was a beautiful lady. I will miss her on the show. Sorry for your loss.
June 29, 2010
I loved "Alice Horton". I have watched the show since it first came on. I always wanted a Gran like her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God Bless you all! Mrs. Reid was an wonderful actress. You will be greatly missed by all who watched the show and I'm sure by all who knew you in person.... SW-from Texas.
Tammy Forbes
June 29, 2010
I loved watching Gram giving advice to her family and friends on the Day's of our Lives. I think she felt like family to everybody that watch the show. She will be missed
D'Metria Clarington
June 28, 2010
God Bless you Frances Reid. I loved to see your episodes. There was a great light that shined above you. I will miss you Gram. May God Bless your family in these sorrowful times.
Suzanne Devenney
June 28, 2010
Alice and Tom Horton. What a beautiful couple. Good values and so loving. They are dearly missed. Love and peace to both.
NORMA YACTZAK
June 28, 2010
i loved to watch gram give advice to people. i think in real life she did the same. she is and always will be in our hearts and memories. she lives on in her wisdom she gave. on and off camera.. GOD BLESS ALICE HORTON
Sensei Brandy
June 28, 2010
As a male, we don't usually watch soaps but for some reason I like Days of our Lives and just to see how all the cast came together really did my heart joy. Hope really got me and I found myself having tears forming in my eyes. Mrs. Reid you were a wonderful actress and always gave sound advice that I used for myself. Even though it was just a show, to me it was more. May you Rest in Peace!
Susan Brown
June 28, 2010
My heart was so broken Friday with the airing of her funeral. I was so impressed at the appearance of all the stars of yesterday. I cried so hard. She was a wonderful actor and had to be a wonderful person in real life. Long will her memory live.
Sheila Croome
June 28, 2010
We will remember you with love. Always the best "Gram" throughout the years to the cast members and to the viewing public. Rest in peace dear lovely lady. We will miss you all the days of our lives.
Tania Daugherty
June 28, 2010
With my busy schedule I wasn't always able to watch. But thank you for DVR as I DVR all the episodes. I started watching Days with my Grandmother and as I watched this memorial today it made me cry as my own Grandmother is 98 and I think of what it will be like when she is gone one day. Alice will be missed!! I'm proud that Days waited and did her funeral justice!!
Rosemary D'Angelo
June 28, 2010
Watched the memorial service for "Gram" and cried as if she were my own grandmother. The cast was very sincere in their tribute and it was obvious that they, too, had lost not just a cast member, but a family member. Frances Reid was every family's matriarch. I thought it was touching to revisit scenes of her with MacDonald Carey. They had the only marriage on the show that worked and lasted. Rest in peace, Frances. You were a real class act!
Kimberly Davis
June 28, 2010
I have always watched Days of Our Lives. Mrs.H gave me more advice then did my own mother over the years. You will missed dearly. May you rest in peace and may god be with your family and the cast of Days.
cindy grenier
June 28, 2010
I just watched the show with the goodbyes and I cried my eyes out. All the cast did a excellent job, I feel they are a part of my family as well. I grew up watching days'.Alice you will be missed. and to Francis Reid "I know your looking down smiling". Thanks for all your years on days.........God bless you and your family~~
April williams
June 27, 2010
We miss Francis Reid, but we also miss MacDonald Carey they both were icons. It is so great how Days keeps Macdonalds memory alive by keeping his voice on the Days of our Lives beginning and second half.I hope they keep it up and they need to keep Francis's memory alive somehow in the upcoming years. Days is the only soap I watch and I can say I have watched it for 42 years and I am 42. Alice and Tom were both great icons and they will be missed.We love and miss you Alice and Tom (Francis and MacDonald
Gail
June 27, 2010
I've been a huge fan since 1968,Mrs.H was every ones "Gran" Peace and Love to her family. I'll miss you Alice.
Malinda Taylor
June 27, 2010
June 27-2010
Dear Francis Reid Family
God Bless You All IN The Loss Of You
Loved One She Will Be Miss By All
She Is In Heaven Now With Her New
And Beauitful Set Of Wings
God Bless
Your Friend
From
Nashville Tenn
Malinda Taylor
June 27, 2010
June 27, 2010 I have watched Days since 1968 and feel the service they had was so beautiful. I will miss Frances (Alice) Reid as I know all the rest of the cast does. Arlene Sellers (Cheyenne, WY
arlene Sellers
June 27, 2010
June 27, 2010 I have watched Days since 1968 and feel the service they had was so beautiful. I will miss Frances (Alice) Reid as I know all the rest of the cast does. Arlene Sellers (Cheyenne, WY
Jennifer Jensen
June 26, 2010
Frances was such a beautiful woman inside and out. She touched my life in so many ways. I have been watching Days since I was about 8 years old and she's been a part of my life. Frances, I really wish there were more people like you in this world. I mourn your passing and pay every ounce of respect to you that you so richly deserve. Love, a huge fan.
janet kilay
June 26, 2010
R.I.P GOD speed.
eleanore boomer
June 26, 2010
I am deeply saddened. I have watched the show from 1965! I knew something was up when they started saying she sleeps a lot ect ect and then they had the funeral for her & I was praying it wasn't true! But now on the computer I see she died in Feb. love and blessings to her family & cast members & anyone who knew her She will be deeply missed.™¥
Janet Roberts
June 26, 2010
i'm deeply sorry for her loss. The tribute that Days had was
beaautiful. She will be missed by all the Days fans. my prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
DOREEN GLEICH
June 26, 2010
YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISS. DAYS WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU
DOREEN GLEICH
June 26, 2010
YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. DAYS WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU
Dawn Guerra
June 26, 2010
Love and Blessings for all that knew Frances(Gram) <3
Tara Ramsey
June 26, 2010
I just finished the episode of the final good bye's to Alice Horton. I've been a fan for over 30 years. My prayers are with her family and the cast of Days of Our Lives.
Maria Ferkle
June 25, 2010
I sat and watched the beautiful Tribute to (Alice/Grams) Francis Reid. Bringing back some of the old caste memebers was an absolute brilliant idea.I have watched DOL from the beginning. Loosing such a wonderful woman who surely was the Matriarch of the show is very sad. To both her families my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am hoping that the writers will bring back some of the wonderful characters that have made this show so successful. Thank you Frances for helping us remember all the days of our lives. Maria Turnersville, NJ
amy delellis
June 25, 2010
I'm Deeply sorry for her loss, I have watched Days for 20yrs My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and the cast of days. <3
Rhonda Stiles
June 25, 2010
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Days of our lives and to the family of Francis Reid. My mom started watching Days when it aired in 1965 and I started watching when I was 14yrs old. I am now 45 and still a fan of the show. They are like family. She will be missed by everyone on that show and to all the viewers. RIP!
Linda Ward
June 25, 2010
June 25,2010 I just finished watching the funeral on Day's. I am sorry for your loss. I too have watched her since I was a child with my mom. I will miss her.
Melissa Adkins
June 25, 2010
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Frances Reid and to her family on Days. She will be greatly missed by all but I know she was welcomed by Jesus's arms in Heaven. R.I.P.
Karen Sussex
June 25, 2010
I just watched the "Alice Horton" funeral on Days, which I've watched for 35 years. I want to express my sympathy & prayers to her family and friends. Thanks for sharing her!!!
deb horton
June 22, 2010
i have watched days of our lives since it began when i was a child. i would watch it with my mom. my deepest sympathy to frances' family, friends and cast members. you will be deeply missed. RIP
Kristine Bennett
June 19, 2010
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Frances Reid.I have been watching Days ever since I was a teenager.Kristine Bennett - Chicaago, IL.
Grace Tsang
June 11, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to all of the Frances Reid and Alice Horton's family and Days Cast family. You were a truly bless to have a family on the show for so long. You were a wonderful actress. Luv you and miss you a lot ever since. Most of all, R.I.P. Frances or Alice.
Big Fan Karen
June 9, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to all of Frances Reid's family. Thoughts and prayers to all the cast members who have worked with her on Days of our lives. You are all so blessed to have worked with such a wonderful actor. Keep up the great work crew members, Frances would want it that way.. Love you all. But most of all, R.I.P Frances.
kim marks
June 3, 2010
Thank you for your years you gave us.I was just 5 years old when I started wating days with my grandmother,I am now 38 and still ahuge fan.God bless you will be missed<3
CLAUDIA MENDEZ
June 1, 2010
I am saddened to hear about Mrs.H passing. I have been watching days of our lives since i was 5 with my mother.I still am a fan. Mrs.H was the rock for the Horten family after Mr.Horten or Tom passed She will be deeply deeply missed on Days of our lives. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND THANK YOU FOR BRINGING DAYS OF OUR LIVES IN MY LIFE. U WERE LIKE A GRANDMOTHER TO ME ASLO.
KATHRYN ALGARD
April 19, 2010
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY WHAT A WONDERFUL GRACIOUS LADY FRANCES WAS. SHE WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND ALL HER TV FAMILY
Kim
March 31, 2010
Days of Our Lives has been a fixture in my home as long as I can remember. As a devoted fan of Days, I am going to miss seeing Grandma Horton. She held that show together and her warm spirit shined through. Thank you for entertaining us through the years.
Hope
March 26, 2010
Thanks for sharing Francis with us all these years. I miss her already - she was such a great actress!
March 21, 2010
I watched the very first show of Days of Our Lives as a young military wife living in Virginia, that was nearly 45 years ago. Alice Horton (Frances Reid) was the glue that kept Days a great soap. She was like the Grandma we had or as some hoped they had. She will be missed. Truly a great LADY and actress, great actress becuse you never beloved she was anything other then what you witnessed on the screen, a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Barbara in Georgia
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evon douglas
March 16, 2010
she was a woderfull women and will be greatful missed by all fans i have been watching day since i was little so for at lease 35 years know.
Joyce Clausell
March 14, 2010
I was sad to here of Frances(Alice)passing.We have lost two great Icon.It was sad when McDonald Carey(Tom)died,they uses his voice,these or the days of our lives.Hope they can Frances a live as well.
March 9, 2010
For Frances...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Dorothy Riekens
March 1, 2010
Frances Reid was a wonderful actress on Days. We extend our sympathy to her family members.
February 28, 2010
No matter how long we live, it's never long enough.Please accept my condolences for the loss of someone very special. May you find the comfort that only God can give. -2Corthinians 1: 3,4.
Patricia Collins
February 27, 2010
I have watched Day's ever since my mother first set me down as young child to watch it with her. I am now 61 years old and still watch every day.
Gram will be missed ba all young and old alike. She was what grandmothers were all about. Giving advice and help when needed. She will be nissed so much, my heart goes out to her family.Much love to them.
Patti I
February 27, 2010
I have been watching Days for the last 29 years, I cannot believe I just found out about Frances's passing, it is upsetting and of all days to pass my birthday??? How did I not hear about this till today... I was just catching up on DVR!!! (Alice Horton- Frances# YOU ARE MISSED!!! DOOL needs to give her a proper memorial!!! Patti I. #New Jersey)
Kitty Potter
February 23, 2010
I have watched Days since the 60's. Something has been missing from the show since Francis has been gone. She was a light, a spark, an energy that has never been duplicated. Francis was the "Gran" we all wished we had. Rest peacefully lovely lady, we were blessed and honored to have you.
EVELYN NARRILLEAUX
February 20, 2010
FRANCIS REID WAS THE HEART AND SOLE OF DAYS I HAVE WATCHED IT SINCE IT STARTED AND WILL MISS HER DEARLY LOVE TO HER FAMILY
Louaa Speese Stanley
February 19, 2010
I have watched "Days" since the very beginning. I was very saddened to hear of "Mrs. Horton's" passing. She will be sadly missed. What a great lady!
Neaveah De Jong
February 19, 2010
Frances was a remarkable actress, & she definately will be missed. She was one of my favorite actresses on Days of our Lives. I hope they tribute something in honor of Frances in Days because she truely is a magnificient individual.
February 19, 2010
Like so many others I grow up watching DOOL with my grandmother Lula. I alway think of her went I watch. Alice and the Christmas show has alway been my favorite. I hope Days pays tribute to her. Deb, West Virginia
MARY JOHNSON
February 19, 2010
Ihave watch days since the day it started.Alice dount was the best she took care of everyone.Now she can rest in peace with our lord. GOD BLESS.
Jennifer Stroner
February 19, 2010
We were truly sad to learn of Frances' passing. I have watched her for over 30 years and I truly hope that the Days producers recognize the character Alice's passing in an upcoming episode with lots of great clips and memories. She deserves a big tribute.
Donna Younce
February 19, 2010
I love to watch DOOL, and I have for years. I love Frances Reids role as Alice Horton. Wish we all had a loving mother and grandmother like her. I to hope the writer's are going to do a really special tribute to her, she so deserves it. Her and Tom are the one's that have made this soap so enjoyable to watch. They have taught all of the cast to be, the best actors and actress they can be. I was so hoping to get to see her at Mickey's memorial service,I guess she just wasnt up to it. I will miss her both on Day's and in my real life as well. May she rest in peace with her beloved Tom.
Carolyn Rackley
February 19, 2010
Frances was my favorite actress on Days. She was like a Mom and Grandmother to me. A great Lady.
February 19, 2010
I grew up watching Ms. Reid on Days. she wasn't only the Matriarch of the Horton family, she was the Matriarch of our family! She is the epidomy of kindness, graciousness, and sincerity. She will be greatly missed by all who were close to her, and by all of her fans. May God keep her famiy and friends in His care, and give them comfort.
Marcy Swecker
February 19, 2010
I grew up watching Ms. Reid on Days. She wasn't only the Matriarch of the Horton family, she was the Matriarch of our family! She is the epidomy of kindness, graciousness, and sincerity. She will be greatly missed by all who were close to her, and by all of her fans. May God keep her famiy and friends in His care, and give them comfort.
February 19, 2010
I have watched DOOL for over 30 years. Alice was always one of my favorite people. When I was going through a difficult time in my life, my dear friend gave me an antique rabbit which I named Alice. I still have her. I hope they do a tribute to her huge contribution to the show and how she inspired others. Lillian - Roseville, CA
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