Rita M. Reed

MOTHER – Most of all the beautiful things in life comes by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, but only one Mother in the whole world. Rita M. Reed, age 89, passed away quietly Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Walnut Hills Nursing Home, Walnut Creek, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, George F. Reed on April 20, 1994; parents, Edward Leroy and Amanda Dorsey, six brothers, Roy, Carl, Robert, Milton, Warren and William Dorsey; two sisters, Clara Kopp and Edith Wright. Survivors include son, Terry (Rosalie) Reed; daughter, Kay (Jack) Lain; grandsons, Jeff (Sheryl) Lain, Christopher (Jessi) Reed and Daniel Reed; granddaughters, Kolleen Lain and Kristine (Ken) Mickens; great grandchildren, Christopher Jr., Brooke and Harley Reed and Kenny, Kaylee and Kassandra Mickens; and many loving nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dover with Fr. William Arnold, celebrant. An invitation is extended to commemorate Rita’s life following the mass at Rosalie’s Restaurant in Strasburg, Ohio. The family wishes to thank the administration and staff of Walnut Hills Nursing Home for their many years of caring service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4815 Munson Street NW, Canton, OH 44718 Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330 – 833 – 3222 www.paquelet.com