Valletta Arlene Reed, age 92, of Smithville passed away Sunday August 15, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

 She was born September 28, 1928 to her parents, the late Arnold and Jessie Reichardt Keene. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lora Henshaw and Dorris Avona.

 Ms. Reed was a member of the Smithville Assembly of God and worked as a Caregiver at the Nursing Home.

 She is survived by nine children, Teresa Mustain of Missouri, Terry Lee Reed of Pahokee, FL, Larry Reed  and Darrell Reed both of Okachobee, FL, Anna Reed of Canal Point, FL, Terrell Lynn Reed of Kentucky, Elizabeth Hillis of Hillsboro,TN, Vickie Dyal of Smithville, and Junior Reed of Michigan; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

 Funeral service was held Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Burnes Lyons and Bro. Tony Roberts officiating. Burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.

 Pallbearers included Joshua Dyal , Trevor Smith, Connor Smith, Tyler Smith, Mike Hillis, Byron Reed, and Isaac Dyal

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements. 

 Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Aug. 25, 2021