Emily Anne Reeder

1945 - 2021

Emily Anne Hourigan Reeder, 75, Lebanon, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 at her home.
Anne was born on Nov. 3, 1945 in England but grew up in Gravel Switch where she graduated from Marion County High School in 1963. She is the daughter of the late William P. "Buck" and Lillian Thomas Hourigan. Anne pursued her education by attending St. Catharine College and Eastern Kentucky University, where she graduated with a degree in English education in 1971.
Anne married Oscar Kenneth Reeder II on Dec. 26, 1972 at Vanceburg Christian Church in Lewis County where they were active members in their church and community for over 35 years. The Reeder family was well known in the community for the operation and management of OK Super Valu and Black Oak Market. Anne worked as an educator, dedicating much of her like to adult education programs, helping individuals receive their GED and immigrants become US Citizens and further their education. Anne enjoyed socializing, playing the piano, and spending time with her pets. Anne loved her family immeasurably and they are at peace knowing she is with her Creator. Before her illness, Anne was also actively involved in Order of the Eastern Star, Homemakers Club, her church and community.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, William P. "Buck" and Lillian Thomas Hourigan.
Survivors include: her husband of 48 years, Oscar Kenneth Reeder Jr.; her sons, Rob (Danielle) Conger of Brooklyn, New York, Ken Reeder of Lexington, and Andy (Heather) Reeder of Albertville, Alabama; and her brother, Danny Hourigan of Lebanon.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Vanceburg Christian Church in Vanceburg with burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Vanceburg.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Lebanon Christian Church, 660 Loretto Road, Lebanon, KY 40033, or Vanceburg Christian Church, 38 Front Street, Vanceburg, KY 41179.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice, as well as a multitude of family and friends.
Bosley Funeral Home, Lebanon, was in charge of arrangements.