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Ruby Reed Obituary

RUBY MAXIE REED, 100, of Houston, Texas passed peacefully Monday, April 30, 2007. She was born April 5, 1907, in Montgomery, Texas. She was one of eleven children, eight of which preceded her in death along with her parents and husband of seventy years (Pastor James Reed). She leaves to cherish her memories two siblings: Ola Mae Futon (Leroy) of Magnolia, Texas, and James Maxie of Houston, Texas. Three children: Shirley Wrice, LTC. (ret.) Jerome Reed (Wilma) and Gladys Allen all of Houston, Texas. Ten grandchildren, many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends. Mrs. Reed spent her entire thirty four year career as an educator. She taught school for twenty three years in the Aldine Independent School District. She was also the first black female principal in the Aldine Independent School District. She served as principal at A.B. Anderson Elementary for eleven years. Aldine ISD honored her by naming a school after her Ruby Maxie Reed Academy. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 7, 2007 from 6-8 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Greater Zion MB Church, 1620 Dolly Wright, Houston, Texas 77088, Rev. Curtis Lewis, Pastor. Pastor Frank A. Maxie, officiating. Services entrusted to: Oscar Johnson Funeral Home 415 Berry Road Houston, Texas 77022 713 695-3313 "Serving Every Family As Our Own"

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 7, 2007.

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Sandra (Mylero) Davis

May 19, 2007

May God continue to bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.

Mary A. Thompson

May 15, 2007

May God be with the family in your time of sorrow.
He has picked one of his precious flowers from the garden of love to be with him through eternity. I have so many wonderful memories of time shared.

(Mrs.) L. A. James

May 9, 2007

To the Reed Family:

May your faith give you strength.
May your memories give you comfort.
May God's love bring you peace at this difficult time.
With understanding and love,
Your cousins,
The Lester A. James Family

Johnnie B.(Wilburn) Smith

May 9, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Andrea Malone

May 8, 2007

May God keep and bless your family which is my family. You all are in my prayers as we share in this time with you.

Staff of UT Physicians OB-GYN Clinic

May 8, 2007

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go the family. May God wrap his comforting arms around you.

Dwight Ward

May 8, 2007

The Ward & Bolden families wish to extend their heartfelt sympathy & condolances to the Reed family. Our love & prayers are with all of you.

James Sr.,James Jr.,Dwight, & Bridgett

Min. Lloyd & Vicky Simon & Family

May 7, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Renitra Johnson

May 7, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Gayle Mayes

May 7, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Curtis James & Sons Williams

May 7, 2007

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Smiley & Virginia Elmore & Family

May 7, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Annie Laura Williams & Family

May 7, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sammy & Ruby Dyer

May 7, 2007

Shirley, James and Gladys:

You have our condolences and I know for sure Sister Reed was choosen of God and she was a true servant and granted a very long life, Now, I rejoyce that God has counted her work on earth as done.

Lena Mae & Alvin Adrain III Elmore

May 7, 2007

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Min.Terrance & Jacqueline Elmore- Clarence

May 7, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janet La Verne Williams

May 7, 2007

Our Educators... the Parents, Principals and Teachers, all leave indelible footprints on the heart and in the lives of children that have grown from their teachings and nurturing.
Many of our “life instructions” are given to children, by their second link in the chain of life…our dedicated teachers! We will always love, cherish and appreciate the gift of education that Mrs. Reed imparted to us.
She was blessed to live 100 years of earthly life and has now reached “life’s Glorious Sunset”. The beauty of what is assured now for her is the “brilliant Sunrise of Heaven” with the swinging open of Heaven’s Pearly Gates…and her Lord and Savior is now what she will see!
Arleta Williams Murphy (Houston)
Olivia Williams White (Olympia,Washington)

Jesse & Renee' Jones

May 7, 2007

A life well lived, My great and faithful servant. My deepest sympathy be with you and your family

STEPHANIE BARNES

May 7, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT YOUR TIME OF
SORROW. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
ROANNA MCCARDELL
STEPHANIE BARNES

Oscar Johnson Mortuary

May 7, 2007

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