Billie Maxine Smith-Reid

Billie Maxine Smith-Reid

Billie Smith-Reid Obituary

Published by Palmer Funeral Homes-Hoven Chapel - Buchanan on Feb. 14, 2019.
Billie was born on April 6, 1930 and passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. Billie was a resident of Buchanan, Michigan at the time of passing. Visitation for Billie will be held from 6 - 8 pm Monday, February 18, 2019 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan and one hour prior to the service at Coulter's Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Coulter's Chapel Church of God, 3176 E. Detroit Rd., Niles, MI 49120. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Donations may be made to a favorite charity of your choice or by sending flowers.

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