Milda Reed

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Milda Reed, 91, of Manila, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Manila Nursing Center. Born at Manila, she was the daughter of A.C. and Roxie Cherry Reed and was a lifelong Manila resident. She was a graduate of Manila High School and was a member of Manila First United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Wilda Reed, Mozelle Dowell, Ruby Horner, Kathryn Broom and Novelle Childress; and a brother, Rufus Reed.

Survivors include three nieces, Joy Robertson of Bono, Jane Roth and Kaye Farrow, both of Manila; a nephew, Jack Dowell of Metairie, La.

The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Manila with Rev. Jerry Pentecost officiating, Burial followed in the Manila Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. The family received visitors Thursday from noon until service time at the church.

Friends may sign the online guest register at howardfuneralservice.com.