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Obituary For Ms. Ella Mae Reid
Ms. Ella Mae Reid was called to her eternal rest on July 19, 2025.
Born Ella Mae Adams in Wilson, North Carolina. She was raised in a loving home and graduated from high school at the age of 17. After marrying, she moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she began working at Grumman Industries. She later transitioned into a role with the New York City Public
In 1977, Ella relocated to Greensboro, North Carolina, where she continued her dedication to education by joining Guilford County Public Schools.
She served at Archer Elementary School with passion and commitment until her retirement after 25 years of service.
Ella had a deep love for her family and treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She found joy in cooking, gathering with loved ones, and relaxing with her favorite television shows-particularly court TV programs like Judge Mathis, Judge Joe Brown, Judge Judy, and The People's Court, as well as classic sitcoms like Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond. Above all,
Ella loved the Lord and lived her life grounded in faith.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gertrude and Sidney Adams; her siblings, Sidney Adams and Ella Fitzgerald Adams; and her cherished son, Lawrence E. Reid.
Ella leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Gary V. Reid (Bonny), Angela Wallace, and Lyle T. Reid; her brothers, Lindberg Sidney Adams (Patricia) and Dr. Donnell Adams (Shirley); five grandchildren-Rena Ferrell (Barry), Wayne Wallace (Victoria), Jamonica Clark (Kenneth), Sierra Reid, and Alanah Reid; eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
Ms. Ella Mae Reid will forever be remembered for her kind yet firm spirit, radiant smile, and generous heart. Her legacy of love, strength, and faith lives on through all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home Chapel located at 909 East Market Street in Greensboro, North Carolina 27401. Visitation will be held prior at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery located at 3901 Forest Lawn Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27455.
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My deepest condolences to the Reid family of the loss of there dear Mother and Grandmother Prayers
My Condolences to the Family to be strong she's Resting In Heavenly Peace now and I Thank God for allowing me the opportunity to meet Her during my time a Very kind and always good to me.
To the world's greatest grandmother! I miss you so much and pray that I make you proud! The strongest woman I know! Take your rest now! I will hold you and your legacy down!! Love you Ella!!! 💕💕💕
Angela Clark and the entire Reid/Clark family,
On behalf of the Bennett family, please accept our deepest and most sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Ella. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk through this valley of sorrow.
May you find comfort in knowing that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and that He will sustain you during this season. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Even in times of loss, God remains faithful.
Take your rest, Mrs. Ella. We look forward to seeing you again on that great ol' getting-up morning.
With love, sympathy, and continued prayers,
Major R. Bennett (Guilford County, NC)
to the worlds best mom you are my best friend but such a wonderful person miss you love you your son lyle
Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending my deepest condolences to the Reid family
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