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Carolyn Ryan Reed, Esq.

Passed 10/25/2025

Obituary For Carolyn Ryan Reed, Esq.

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Wednesday 11/05/2025 10:00am to 12:00pm

Trinity & St. Phillips Cathedral
608 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Omega Omega Services of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will commence at 11:30 am.

Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church.

Funeral Service

Wednesday 11/05/2025 12:00pm

Trinity & St. Phillips Cathedral
608 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Omega Omega Services of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will commence at 11:30 am.

Floral Arrangements should be delivered to the church.

Interment

Wednesday 11/05/2025

FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY & CREMATORY
NEWARK, NJ 07107



Condolences & Tributes

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To Mr. Reed and Family, Please accept my condolences and prayers during this difficult journey. Rest In Peace Carolyn Ryan Reed. East Orange Public Library Assistant 🕊

Renee Griggs

My sincerest condolences to the family of Carolyn Reed. May the Lord God give you strength during this time and always. With love, Tashorna (spiritual daughter of Drs. Ralph & Gwendolyn Grant)

Tashorna Montgomery

Sincere Condolences to the family of Carolyn.,Beautiful Soror and Soul . RIP

The Jacksons

So sorry for your loss. Safi was a beautiful spirit. She will be missed by many. Peace and Blessings to you Mfuasi.🙏🏽

David Shakes (Mchochezi)

My condolences to Carolyn's (Safi's) husband, Mfuasi, and family. May her soul be at peace.

Blanche C Jones (sanamu)

Carolyn was always an outstanding, wise and kind person and she was an inspiration to her cousin, my lifelong friend Norman Jeffries, and she did an outstanding job of directing the East Orange Public Libraries for many years. Condolences to her husband and family. Carolyn was a blessing to us all.

Joseph W. Jenkins

You are a remarkable woman, and you are loved by so many people whose lives you have touched including mine. It was an honor and privilege to be your Assistant Library Director for over 15 years and serve the East Orange Community! May you rest in peace. My heart ❤️ felt condolences to the family.

Pamela V. Holmes

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Reed. It was an honor to learn from and work with you.

Christal Blue

To the Family of Attorney Carolyn Ryan Reed, Esq. Former Library Director, East Orange Public Library East Orange, New Jersey

It is with heartfelt sympathy that I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of Attorney Carolyn Ryan Reed. Carolyn was a distinguished leader, a dedicated public servant, and a dignified presence whose commitment to education, literacy, and community empowerment touched countless lives throughout East Orange and beyond.

Her legacy as Library Director stands as a testament to her professionalism, her vision, and her unwavering devotion to service. She led with wisdom, grace, and strength—qualities that left a lasting impression on colleagues, patrons, and all who had the honor of working alongside her.

May God grant you comfort, peace, and strength during this time of sorrow. My prayers are with your family, and may Carolyn's memory forever be a blessing and a source of inspiration to all who follow in her footsteps.

With deepest sympathy and respect, Timur Al'Basil Davis, Sr.

Timur Al'Basil Davis

You will truly be missed

Rosalind Raney

To all of the Ryan Reed family, you have my deepest condolences for your loss. Mrs. Reed was a wonderful, bright and strong woman. I enjoyed being employed under her at East Orange Public Library. It was an honor. May she rest in peace.

Sabrina Grable

Sabrina Grable

I will miss you

Sheryl Barron

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

James E. Churchman, Jr. Funeral Home | Newark, NJ

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