of West Helena, AR
April 21, 1941 - July 3, 2009
Martha Jane ''Baby Jane'' Rose Reed, 68, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 in Helena. Martha was born April 21, 1941 in Helena to Christine Harris Rose and the late Wilborn Rose. She was a homemaker and had worked at Helena Sportswear and in the cafeteria for the Helena-West Helena School District.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Herman Reed; a son, John David Reed and wife, Tina, of Tucson, Arizona; three granddaughters, Emily, Sara and Becky Reed, all of Tucson; her mother, Christine Rose, of Helena; four sisters, Wanda Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Wilma Anderson of Forrest City, Arkansas, Kay Webb of Marianna, Arkansas, and Judie Akin of Lexa, Arkansas; two brothers, Ronald Rose of Brinkley, Arkansas and Donald Rose of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father and a beloved sister, Peggy Ann Vaught of Marianna.
Services for Martha Reed will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Roller-Citizens. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be at LaGrange Cemetery in LaGrange Cemetery. Reverend Gary Anderson will officiate.
Pallbearers are Chris New, James Smith, Bradley Bridges, Curtis Bridges, Justin Tolar and Timothy Hollowell.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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the kerr family
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
so sorry for your lose of your sister no that we love you and we've known your family so long it's as losing one of our own
love always,
andrew,louise ,andy,vickie and rena
Debi Tolar Ringer
Friday, July 17, 2009
Dear Rose Family: I was saddened to hear of the death of this dear loved one. I pray that God wraps His loving arms around you in comfort and peace during this difficult time. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all until you see her again.
Genni and Rickey Buie
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Dear John David and all family,
our deep and heart felt sympathy goes out to you all.
Let the love of family and good friends give you comfort as you share happy memories with each other. Let God give you peace and strength to come through this sad time.
Eddie and Rhonda Smither
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Aunt Jane will be always in our hearts. Lots of good memories and laughs have been had. She will be missed.
Nancy Howie
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Judy and Wanda,
So sorry to hear of your sister's death. I pray God will give you comfort during this difficult time.
Nancy Howie
Ralf and Shayla Bailes
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
May God grant you peace in this storm of your lives..
Numbers 6:26
Bobbie Lindsey
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Dear Reed and Rose families,
So sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Sis. Rose, I love you and miss seeing you. May God touch you all with His peace at this time. Love ya, Jeanie
Winford Henson
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sister Judie. We are so sorry for your lose. If there is anything that we can do for you please just let us know. We continue to keep you in our prayers. We love you. Winford, Debbie and Zoe
Myrna sealy
Monday, July 6, 2009
I was very sad to hear of Janes death. we go back a long way and we had many laughs and fun times when we were all growing up in the old neighborhood. I send my deepest sympathy to all of you.
patricia wilkerson
Monday, July 6, 2009
MRS JUDIE, MAY GOD BLESS & COMFORT YOU & YOUR FAMILY , THROUGH THIS TIME. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THAUGHTS & PRAYERS .IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS... PATRICIA WILKERSON & FAMILY.....