Carolyn Reed

Carolyn Reed, 69, of Pikeville died on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Carolyn’s favorite pastime was to go to yard sales.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Smith; and a daughter, Diane Reed.

Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 47 years, J.L. Reed, Sr.; a son, J.L. Reed, Jr.; daughters, Deborah, Sue and Denise Reed; grandchildren, Andrew Freeman, Shawn Reed, Kevin Reed, Richard Reed, Caleb Reed, Jade Reed and Cooper Reed; great-grandchildren, Catie Freeman and Dominick Reed; brothers, Ridley (Martha) Smith, Jerry Smith, Ronnie (Nancy) Smith and Richard (Becky) Smith; sisters, Devota Brewer, Judy (Bill) Cummings, Ann Craig and Linda Smith; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews;  and many close friends.

A celebration of Carolyn’s life was held in the funeral home chapel on May 6 with Bro. Jimmy Williams officiating. Burial was in the Pendergrass Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Pikeville Funeral Home in Pikeville.