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Etta Reed Obituary
AGE: 95 • Scotch Plains
Etta Virginia Reed went peacefully to rest with the Lord on Sat., Nov. 24, 2012 at her home after a long illness. She was born April 24, 1917 in Washington, PA where she attended school. In 1943 she was joined in holy matrimony to Benjamin Reed, Sr. and moved to Scotch Plains. She worked with various retailers in Administration and as an Expeditor for construction firms until she retired. Etta was a former member of St. John's Baptist Church in Scotch Plains.
She was predeceased by her parents Marcellous and Marie Armstead, her husband Benjamin Reed, Sr., a son Benjamin Reed, Jr., a daughter Rosetta Rembert and a brother Melvin. To cherish her memory, Etta is survived by 4 sons, Marcellous, Richard, Dennis (Jasmin) and Carl Reed (Carolyn); 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Fri. 11am in St. John's Baptist Church, 2387 Morse Ave., Scotch Plains, preceded by viewing at 10am. Interment, Hillside Cemetery. Scotch Plains. Arrangements by Brown's Funeral Home, Plainfield. www.brownsfuneralhome.net.
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Roberta Moyd
December 2, 2012
T Carl and Family
My prayers are with you and your family. The Lord will carry you through this difficult time.
Roberta Moyd
November 30, 2012
Sincere condolences to Carl and family. - From The Walkers, Scotch Plains, NJ
Tony and Anita Sullivan
November 30, 2012
Carl and family,Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
B. Bullett
November 29, 2012
Carl and Family,
May you find the peace and comfort in the memories of your Beloved Mother at this time and know that others hold you in our prayers.
Beverly Bullett
Penelope Harmon
November 29, 2012
Carl & Family, My Prayers are all with you through this time and may the Lord give you peace. Love, Penny
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