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Donella J. "Donna" Reed

Donella J. "Donna" Reed obituary, Derby, KS

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Donella Reed Obituary

DERBY - Reed, Donella "Donna" J., 85, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She was born December 13, 1928 to Raymond and Velma (Overlander) Newkirk in Wichita, KS. Donna retired from USD 260 and volunteered several years for the Woodlawn United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. She enjoyed playing bingo, dominoes, marbles and cards. Donna was devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Fletcher; infant son, Bruce Leland Reed; and sister, Beverly Hoy. Donna is survived by her children, Randy (Debby) Reed, Dr. Tom (Deborah) Reed, Mark (Kim) Reed, and Jan (Larry) Johnson; brother, Harold (Georgelyn) Newkirk; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, with family present between 5 and 7 p.m., at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd., Derby, KS 67037. Interment will follow at El Paso Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 330 S. Main St. #100, Wichita, KS 67202 or the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside St., Wichita, KS 67220. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com

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Published by Post Register on Mar. 27, 2014.

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Pat Lukens-Dickerson

April 1, 2014

So sorry for you loss. I have many fond memories of your parents as I was growing up. Prayers for your family.

Sharon Clark (Hogan)

March 29, 2014

Sorry to hear of your loss. Words are not enough. You are in our prayers.

Chris & Jan Hoy

March 27, 2014

Donnie was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family.

Treva Snyder

March 27, 2014

Randy, So sorry about your mother-she was such a kind person.

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