Lyla Reed

PAXTON - Lyla M. Reed, 93, of Paxton passed away Saturday (Aug. 23, 2025) at Country Healthcare, Gifford.

She was born on May 30, 1932, a daughter of Ervin and Verna Lucille (Weber) Hoover. Lyla married Russell Reed on July 28, 1950, in Roberts, and he survives in Paxton. She took great pride in being married for 75 years.

Also surviving are her four children, Wayne (Bonnie) Reed of Russellville, Ind., Darlene Merkle of Paxton, James (Shirley) Reed of Boulder City, Nev., and Robert (Amy) Reed of Onarga; 11 grandchildren, Tina Lawson, Eric Eilts, Nathan Reed, Karee Voges, Kim Eilts, Seth Reed, Cole Reed, Ty Reed, Matt Reed, John Reed and Adam Reed; 19 great-grandchildren; and four siblings, Wanda (David) Caldwell of Marietta, Ga., Gail (James) Snow of Bloomington, Pastor Bob Hoover of Decatur and Sharon Lee of Onarga.

Lyla was preceded in death by both of her parents; in-laws, James Reed and Gladys Lovett; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Floyd and Dolores Hoover and Marvin and Marilyn Hoover; one sister and brother-in-law, Ervaleen and Forrest Smith; one brother-in-law, Jim Lee; one sister-in-law, Darlene Hoover; and one grandson, Aaron Reed.

Lyla was a member of Living Word Church in Roberts, where she loved helping out in many ways. Lyla had a strong faith and a great love for Christ. Lyla was especially proud of her family and loved being a mother and grandmother.

Visitation will be at Living Word Church, Roberts, at 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Saturday, Aug. 30, with Pastor Doug Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeland Township Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Knapp Funeral Home, Onarga.

Memorials may be made to Living Word Church, Roberts, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please share a memory of Lyla at knappfuneralhomes.com.