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Desiree Reed Obituary

Reed Desiree Nicole Reed, age 30. Sunrise August 17, 1984 and Sunset February 8, 2015. Desiree graduated from Independence High School and attended Central State University and Akron University. She was a member of Resurrection Ministries where she served with Truth In The Word Ministries. She worked as a Team Lead for The Limited Brands. Desiree was preceded in death by her mother Darla Kay Reed Nichols, grandparents Theodore "Teddy" and Fervon Reed Sr., aunt Tawana Baccus and uncle Kelvin Reed. Left to cherish her memory, fathers, Jerome Hargrove Sr. and Lonnie W. Nichols; sisters, Lenay D. Nichols and Adrianna C. Hargrove; brothers, Lonnie Nichols Jr., Mark Hargrove and Jerome Hargrove Jr.; special aunt and uncle, Aunt Donna "Boop" and P.G. (Lady Donna and Bishop Mel Griffin); grandparents, Daniel and Reva Hargrove; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. and Memorial Service 11 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at Resurrection Ministries, 13475 Tollgate Rd., Pickerington, OH 43147. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flowers and to offer condolences to The REED Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Kelly Suhoza

February 6, 2025

This is Suhoza, still at Johnson Park MS....thinking about Desi...hoping that Lenay and family are doing ok. Much love to you all.

Ad rian

February 6, 2023

Always Love you

Kelly Suhoza

February 6, 2023

And I am still here at JPMS...and still miss you, Desi!

Mrs. Suhoza

February 6, 2020

Miss you, Desiree! Lenay, I am still here at JPMS and still thinking about all of you.

Devon and Nina

February 20, 2015

We miss you and love you always. Remembering you smile and spirit

frita phipps

February 18, 2015

Beautiful angel, I will always remember your smile. Sending love and prayers to family and friends.

Teresa Parks

February 18, 2015

Donna, I am so sorry to hear of Desi's passing. I still have her cap and gown graduation picture with that beautiful smile on my desk. Your family is in my prayers for the days ahead. God's grace is sufficient. God Bless you all.

Sylvia Byers

February 17, 2015

Desi I Will always remember your smile!

Suhoza @ JPMS

February 17, 2015

It feels like yesterday that you were walking the halls at Johnson Park MS....Lenay and family, we are so very sorry for your loss.

February 17, 2015

You will be missed and rest in peace. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. To the family, the special memories, the love of family and friends will carry you through. We remember you from FAR East Recreation Center. The Vance Family. Tammy, RJ, Ashley and Derek Vance.

Camilia

February 16, 2015

We love you Dez, rest peacefully baby girl.

Shayvonne Hinton

February 16, 2015

It's sad to know that you are gone, but you are also in a better place,you were so real and that smile could light up a room,I'm going to miss you,R.I.P Desi

krystle golden

February 16, 2015

R.I.H. Dez I'm missing picking you up for work every day and our weekend shopping dates and dinner dates to the waffle house...you are deeply missed babe

Dominique

February 16, 2015

Fly High Girl. You gonna be truly missed! Rest in Heaven & Be sure to take care of your wings! && To the Reed Family , I'm so sorry for your loss. Just know she is with you always!

Angela Brown

February 15, 2015

To the family of Desiree, may God comfort you in your time of sorrow. I'll miss you and your beautiful smile Desi.

T Grady

February 15, 2015

Lenay and family - May God bless all of you and know that you're in my thoughts & prayers. Love you. Aunt Reat

tiffany baker

February 15, 2015

RIP DESIREE

Resurrection Ministries family

February 15, 2015

On behalf of Resurrection Ministries church family and going back to our New Calvery days.. We will truly miss our beloved sister in Christ! Your kind spirit and beautiful smile will always live on in our hearts. We will continue to lift up our Bishop, 1st Lady Donna, Nay-Nay and the family in prayer.. We love you Desi ..Rest in peace.

Sharlene Mitchell

February 14, 2015

Lonnie & family!
May God comfort & give you strength to get through this rough time!

Jovita Wade

February 14, 2015

Knowing her as a baby and as an adult, she was always about love and her family. She was the sweetest child and loving adult. God Bless you all. Love each other.

Candis Absalon

February 14, 2015

My condolences to Desiree's family. I'm going to miss seeing your face out and about. That megawatt smile and your inherent happiness will definitely be missed... Rest in peace.

Latasha Rayner

February 14, 2015

Des Desi D. I can't believe it girl! But I understand why God had to have you back. You were a one of a kind. Your soul spoke to people before you did. I know we didn't a chance to really become friwnds, How you made an impact in my life. You maybe gone but you will surly never be forgotten. R.I.H. DES DESI D!!!

patty and sam travis

February 14, 2015

R.i.p. Desiree, i only knew you a short time, and you were one of the first that i met at the lb, thought you were super cool, and you were always so nice, and that big beautiful smile. Fly high baby girl. You will be missed.

Nakisha McDaniel

February 13, 2015

Sending my Condolences to the Family of Beloved Desiree. She was such sweetheart. Every time I seen her she greeted me with a Hug. R.I.P my dear Friend. May your candle shine bright, and your light continue to watch over us all everyday! God Speed.

Sheila Nichols Long

February 13, 2015

Sorry for your loss, God Bless

Adrian Shepherd

February 13, 2015

To the family of a true friend and blessing, may God bless and keep you in this time of loss. Desiree is a Angel that continues to touch lives in ways she could never imagine.
Let us reach toward the heavens in hopes of holding stars close to our hearts, and in our pursuit allow us not to be consumed by their awesomeness. Shine bright Dez and light our paths, we love you.

Jevonnda Harris

February 13, 2015

My prayers and peace goes out to the family. I remember her as a little child at the age of 2yrs old with her mom attend church meetings. She was a child very excited, full of life. She was a beautiful baby toddler. She always seems to be ahead of her mother. Her mother couldn't keep up with her. This is the little energetic baby girl that I remember and her beautiful mom. May Peace and Love be upon the family

Mary Hamilton

February 13, 2015

Lonnie
I pray that God will be your comforter during your bereavement period for your daughter. Also all of the City of Cols. Refuse Collection employees.

Mary Ann Ward

February 13, 2015

Dear Reed Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
www.tcfcolumbusoh.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Cheryl Hargrove

February 13, 2015

My God in this time of lost keep the family and friends in prefect peace. Absent from the body and present with the Lord.

RIP Dez
.

crystal combs

February 13, 2015

This is so heavy on my heart ❤ I love her as daughter in law good friend with my boys sweetie you'll ever be in our heart..absence from the body present with the Lord..(Mr Dee)John,Josh Ms Crissy..

maeyonna odom

February 13, 2015

Another angel gone home to soon u will be greatly missed fly high dezi love u

andrea Dawson

February 13, 2015

Gone miss u friend but I know God got something for you to do up there. R.I.H. love and peace boo

Jaimi Skiver

February 13, 2015

My homie!!! You made high school so enjoyable with your huge smile and upbeat personality....See you again. Rest peacefully Angel

Terri Barnett

February 13, 2015

Des,you will forever be in my heart! You will truly be missed but never forgotten!! Rest in peace!! I'll see again!! Love yoi

February 13, 2015

Prayes to the family during this very difficult time.

Joylette Miller

February 13, 2015

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

Cristiana Holloway

February 13, 2015

We go way Back
After working wit you a lil bit at the limited Mez I realized after we played that game on the last day of my training Some People Never Change ..Real Homies Alwayz Keep A Bond No Matter if we Haven't Spoken in Years I Been to Hawaii and Back and Then Northside Since I Came Back Mostly
Its So Funny We Both Still Look The Same .Well Fly High I Know Your In A Better Place...

Sheralyn J.

February 13, 2015

Des, may your spirit rest in sweet heavenly peace. It was only for a short time that I was blessed with your beautiful smile and opportunity to speak with you on several occasions, but even in tht short amount of time from the 1st day we met your sweet personality and genuine smile left an unforgettable impression on my heart... Thank You. Flyy High Desi

Lynette Evans-Johnson

February 12, 2015

When I think of Desi, I remember one of the most respectful and sweetest young ladies I have ever known. Rest in peace Desi ..

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