Obituaries

June 22, 1931 to December 10, 2017

WINAMAC - Sarah Jane "Sally" Reed, 86, of Winamac, passed away surrounded by her family at 10:38 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born June 22, 1931 in Thornhope, to the late Ervin H. and Vesta McLellan Holcomb. On Nov. 23, 1951, she married Gordon Wayne Reed in North Judson. He passed away Oct. 8, 1971.

She is survived by: 
Gordon William Reed, Winamac, Son 
Thomas Wayne (Linda) Reed, Indianapolis, Son 
Connie Jean (Brannon) Odle, Winamac, Daughter 
Michael Duane (Christina) Reed, Washington, IL, Son 
Sharon Kay Wesinger, Ocala, FL, Daughter 
Ronald Raymond Reed, Pulaski, Son 
Gary Devon (Teresa) Reed, Winamac, Son 
Regina Lynn (Bret) Dilts, Winamac, Daughter 
21 Grandchildren: Rick, Rob, Matt, Josh, Thomas, Jessica, Clayton, Jillian, Sarah, Skylar, Rebecca, Morgan, Kristi, Ryan, Jenny, Erica, Shayna, Shallon, Brandy, Brianna, and Kyle. 
Several Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren 
Orville (Kathryn) Holcomb, Lowell, Brother 
Thomas "Keith" (Ruthann) Holcomb, Griffith, Brother 
Joan (Stan) Utter, Rochester, Sister 
Jerry (Patsy) Holcomb, Anderson, Brother 
Joe (Barb) Holcomb, Plymouth, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Donald Dean Reed, Infant Son 
Richard Ervin Reed, Son 
Peggy Lee Reeves, Daughter 
Jackie Reed, Daughter-in-law 
Rhonda Reed, Daughter-in-law 
Michelle Reed, Granddaughter 
Oren "Jeff" Holcomb, Brother 
Harold "Jum" Holcomb, Brother 
Walter "Walt" Holcomb, Brother 
Vivian "Biv" Mersch, Sister

As a young woman, Mrs. Reed worked at Matilda's Cafe in Winamac and spent many years taking care of elderly people in their homes. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and baking. She also enjoyed playing and listening to music, especially playing the organ. She enjoyed shopping and spending time at the Von Tobel Senior Center. She was an avid Euchre player and IU Basketball and NASCAR fan. The greatest joy in her life was her family (and her two dachshunds, Shadow and Sparky). Whether it was spending time in the living room listening to her kids play music or spending time with her grandchildren, she was most in her element when she was surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac; and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home with Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the Von Tobel Senior Center, Winamac.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.