Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY

Obituary For Mary Elizabeth Reid

Funeral Arrangements:

WALK THRU VISITATION

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Time: 11:00 am until 12:45 pm

Place: First Missionary Baptist Church 218 Martin Luther King St Stanford, Kentucky

Funeral Service: Private

Sis. Mary Reid, age 94 of Stanford, Kentucky, entered the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was the widow of Edwin Reid.

Mary was born September 19, 1926 in Crab Orchard, KY to the late James and Gertrude Norris Bright.

She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Mary was a devoted member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Stanford, KY, Mary had a willing spirit to assist where needed.

Mary retired from American Greetings after many years of service, where she was a supervisor, always had a smile on her face and a pleasant tone in her voice. She was an avid fan of the University of Kentucky Basketball and a member of the Old Pansy Club.

She was also preceded in death five sisters and three brothers.

Mary is survived by her loving children Sharon Reid of Stanford, KY Kentucky Douglas Reid (Mary) of Stanford, KY; four grandchildren, Troy Reid, Michael Reid, David Reid and Courtney Reid; six great grandchildren; one sister Virginia Smith of Lexington, KY; two special nieces Christine Reid of Stanford, KY and Anne Sleet of Perryville, KY; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, her church family and friends.

Guest Book

Doug and Sharon, so sorry to hear about Aunt Mary, Rita and I send our prayers and love, Cousin Marcellus

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Sharon, Doug and entire family sorry to hear of loss of this sweet woman. She always greeted you with a smile. Praying for you and may God you comfort doing this time and the days ahead!

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Mary was a nice kind hearted lady and would help you any way she could. Very much respect for her! RIP Mary

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Worked for Mary at American Greetings many years ago. One of the kindest ladies and a joy to work with. Prayers for her family.

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Mary and I shared a lot of happy times at American Greetings she was a good friend she will be missed Lyda Smalley

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Mary was one of the kindest people a person could ever meet. I first met her at American Greetings as a teenager. She helped me so much. She was a friend to anyone that needed her. Her family has a reason to be so proud of her because she was one of a kind and highly respected. May God Bless all of her family. Barbara Walls

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DOUG AND SHARON SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF MS MARY.SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. SHE WAS MY SUPERVISOR WHEN I WORKED THE MINISHIFT AT AMERICAN GREETING DURING MY SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL.SHE WAS ALWAYS PLEASANT AND HELPFUL.KEEPING THE FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE ALWAYS. GLENN AND MARY ELIZABETH-OWSLEY GOOCH

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Prayers for your family she was such a sweet lady who will be greatly missed , Laura Gilliam

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Missing you American Greetings Family

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Doug and Sharon so sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Mary she will truly be missed by me and at Sunday School,Church . Sending my love to you and your family may God bless you all .

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Sharon, Douglas and all other family members, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. Mary was a very nice and sweet lady. I remember her fondly from our American Greetings days. She also made the best lemon pie. God Bless you all during this difficult time now and always. Love, prayers and precious memories. Kathleen M. Lewis

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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