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LINDA REEDY
FOSTERBURG — Linda Reedy, 72, passed away peacefully at 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family
She was born on Aug.18, 1941, in Carrollton, Ill., the daughter of Velma Hamilton Standefer of Moro and the late James Kenneth Lee Standefer.
In addition to her mother, other survivors include one son, Jason Reedy of Alton; one daughter, Kimberly Reedy Terrell of Alton; four grandchildren, Nicco Bryant, Yazmein Terrell, Izeal Terrell, Ajiah Terrell; one sister, Sharon Smith Cole; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Ken Standefer, and Paul and Angie Standefer; two nephews; six nieces; four great nephews; and two great nieces.
Linda attended Evangel College in Springfield, Mo., where she obtained her degree in Elementary Education. She was an elementary teacher in the Alton School District teaching at Gilson Brown before a lengthy career in the East Alton School District where she taught at Blair Elementary and Eastwood Elementary. She retired from teaching in 2004, after 49 years of instilling a love of learning in many generations of young children. During her retirement, Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was also an animal lover, with a special affinity for monkeys and exotic birds. Her kind heart and generous spirit will be missed.
In celebration of her life, memorial visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of memorial services at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Treehouse Wildlife Center or to the 5A's and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Francine Jones
May 5, 2014
Kim, you all have my most deepest sympathies. I didn't know your mom, but from reading her obituary,I learned that she was a very special woman.
May 4, 2014
Kim, I am praying for you and your family and I know that you will see your mom again!
Love,
Chandra K.
Felicia Johnson
May 4, 2014
Our Deepest Sympathy in your time of loss.Praying that God will put his arms of love around you and comfort you. Mr & Mrs Curtis Terrell
, Ora Campbell , Mr & Mrs Howard Brassell, Charles and Felicia Johnson.
Mike & Joyce Landre
May 4, 2014
Kim,Jason, and all her beautiful grandkids... I'm so sorry for your loss. I just read in the online Telegraph this evening and the memorial was over. Please know that you're in our prayers...
May 4, 2014
Jason , we are thinking about you and wishing you comfort and peace at this time . Jeanne & Jason Wahl
Angie & Jim Vatole
May 4, 2014
Jason and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patricia West
May 4, 2014
Sharon, Velma and family members...my condolences to all and may God give you strength to get through all the days ahead that you will shed tears when you miss Linda. The pain will lighten, but the void will always be with you....until you meet again.
Allie Terrell
May 3, 2014
We all will miss you Linda.
I am sorry my wish for a miracle didn't happen but I do believe God knew best . I will remember our last conversation to me it was special.
Terrie Cadle Day
May 2, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Her memories will live on in her family.
Roxann Kahl
May 2, 2014
My deepest sympathy Angie and Paul-God give you the courage and strength to carry you all through the next few days!! God bless you all
Eric Becker
May 2, 2014
Mrs Reedy was a very nice lady , sorry for the families loss.
Portia Sickmeier
May 1, 2014
My heart and prayers goes out to your family. May God hold and keep you all.
Jennifer Cureton
May 1, 2014
Heaven has gained an angel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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