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Erma Kennedy Reed

1920 - 2014

Erma Kennedy Reed

1920 - 2014

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BORN

1920

DIED

2014

Erma Reed Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2014.

Erma Kennedy Reed, 94 of Greenwood, died Thursday, November 27, 2014 in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and member of Greenwood First Baptist Church. She started playing piano and organ for funerals at the age of eleven, and played for church services, the men's quartet, school functions and funerals for over seventy years. She enjoyed quilting, canning and gardening, and shared these talents with her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John W. Studdard and Samuel R. Kennedy, and two great-grandsons, Braedyn Rhodes and Daxtan Byrd

She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Reed; two daughters, Danna Hallmark of Sulphur, Oklahoma and Jeanette Hale of Russellville, Arkansas; one step-daughter, Robin Richey of Fort Smith; two sons, John Studdard of Atkins and Bill Kennedy of Portland, Oregon; one step-son, Wesley Reed of Whitesboro, Texas; ten grandchildren, Melanie Rhodes, Russell Hale, Stephanie Watson, Jeremy Richey, April Byrd, Denise Otwell, Randy Reed, Caleb Reed, Katelyn Reed, and Kristen Reed, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, with burial at Gilliam Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Russell Hale, Andrew Watson, James Collins, Jeremy Richey, Wesley Byrd, and Don Otwell.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Caleb Reed and Randy Reed

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December 4, 2014

Paul Jacobs posted to the memorial.

December 1, 2014

Carl and Frances Witcher posted to the memorial.

November 29, 2014

Galen & Wilma Black posted to the memorial.

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Paul Jacobs

December 4, 2014

What a neat lady! A wonderful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. She could play the piano and the fact that she played for the love of Jesus makes it even more special. I was privileged to have been ministered to at First Baptist Church of Greenwood as a teenager with this dear lady playing the piano. Heaven's choir just got a lot better!

Carl and Frances Witcher

December 1, 2014

Dear Family of Erma - She was a precious friend to our family - played for Carl's mother's funeral so beautifully and helped me sort out all the dress materials she left unsewed - we had many good days. She has arrived where she can reunite with loved ones and play any piano she wants. We Love You.

Galen & Wilma Black

November 29, 2014

Just read about Erma this Saturday evening. So enjoyed hearing her play for quartet of Troy Dale, Mark, John, and Nancy. Would loved to have heard them sing Turn Your Radio On again. Special lady. Sorry to miss the funeral service.

Brenda Vick

November 29, 2014

Bob, Dana, and Jeanette, I am so sorry for your loss. Erma adopted me when I came to Greenwood as a 22 year old Extension agent so that I would not be so home sick since my family was 6 hours away. I remember so many good times, including the time my young family came to the farm to cut our very first live Christmas tree. Erma was so talented and loving. I loved her and will miss her. I did not know about her passing in time to make it to her service and am so sorry that I was not there. I will keep you all in my prayers. Brenda Simmons Vick

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Bruce Moore

November 29, 2014

Jeanette, so sorry for your loss.... hugs, my friend.

November 29, 2014

Dana and Jeanette, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a woman of many talents. I became acquainted with her as a young woman when I worked at the Extension office. We crafted and sewed together. She taught me many things. I did not know about her death until around 11 am today. Too late to go to her service. I loved her. Judy Selkirk

November 29, 2014

I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Knowing this is a very difficult time if I can be of service to you in any way, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Glenda Hopkins
Family Service Counselor
McConnell Funeral Home

November 29, 2014

Tim Seeberg

November 29, 2014

My many thoughts and prayers are with all of you who were close to Erma and loved her deeply for the life she lived and endless love and care she shared with everyone around her. May this day that Erma is laid to rest be full of peace and great memories that bring smiles to all..

Sheila Freeman

November 28, 2014

What great memories I have of Erma, she was like my second mom growing up. There were not many days I was not at her home, Jeanette and I baking or all the kids in the neighborhood in the front yard playing games. What fun we had. She provided a warm home for all and her music was always so comforting. Erma, you are in God's hands as you lived your life that way. Thank you for touching my heart.
Love and prayers to the family - Sheila McFall Freeman

Linda Bennett

November 28, 2014

I will always remember begging her to play the piano for me and she usually did and did it wonderfully. I wanted to play just like her. She will be missed.

Rita Crossland

November 28, 2014

Erma was a great role model, friend and neighbor. I have many great memories from when we all lived on Spradling Avenue. She will truly be missed by all who new her.

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