of Batesville, AR
February 7, 1932 - July 21, 2021
Georgia Faye (Avey) Reed, 89, of Batesville was embraced by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
She was born February 7, 1932 in Cozahome, Arkansas to the late James Olwin and Rosa Bell (Humphrey) Avey. Georgia Faye was a long-time member of Landmark Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years, sang in the choir, and cared for the little ones in the nursery.
During her youth, Georgia Faye grew up on the Buffalo River, played basketball for Big Flat High School. She married Curtis Alvin Reed, Sr. on June 22, 1951 and they welcomed seven children together. Throughout their years together, Curtis and Georgia Faye shared a love of laughter and feeding loved ones.
Georgia Faye also enjoyed floating the Buffalo River, riding horses, looking at fall foliage, going to family reunions, and hunting bargains at any yard sale or flea market she could find.
Georgia Faye is survived by her seven children: Pama Walker (Joe) of Southside, Curtis Reed, Jr. of Southside, David Reed (Brenda) of Willis, TX, Robby Reed (Debbie) of Batesville, Bobby Reed (Tammie) of Willis, TX, Jami Smotherman (Jody) of Rosie, and Mike Reed (LaSondra) of Willis, TX. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one sister, Bobbie Jane Huddleston of Springdale.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 56 years: Curtis Alvin Reed, Sr., and eleven siblings.
Graveside service will be 2:00 Saturday July 24, 2021 at DeSoto Cemetery near Yellville.
Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
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11 Condolence(s)
Diane Meador
Saturday, July 31, 2021
She was always so good to my children
Obeta Honeycutt Wyckoff
Sunday, July 25, 2021
For the Honeycutt Family who were childhood friends of the Avey children I extend our sincerest condolence. Bobby Jane I am so sorry.
Sheila Avey Sharp
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Aunt Faye was a sweet lady. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of the family. Love you all. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Sharon & Dwight Smith
Saturday, July 24, 2021
So sorry, one of my favorite friend!
Linda Moreau
Friday, July 23, 2021
Pam and family, so sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers and hugs for comfort.
Mark & Mary Avey
Friday, July 23, 2021
You will be remembered for your giggles and laughter. Rest easy my aunt Faye ðŸ™ðŸ»
Betty Burge Cockrill
Friday, July 23, 2021
Jamie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leanne Gibson
Friday, July 23, 2021
Sweet lady
My condolences
Beka Faye (Reed) Warzon & Matt Warzon
Friday, July 23, 2021
You are giggling your way through heaven right about now. You were so loved and adored by so many and we will miss you greatly! Love you Grandma!!!!
Rick and Melody Keller
Friday, July 23, 2021
Our prayers our with your family during the loss of your beautiful Mother. May God bring you comfort and strength today and in the days to come.
Cheryl & Larry Shaw
Friday, July 23, 2021
We’re so sorry for your loss, love and prayers for families â¤ï¸ðŸ™âœï¸