Milda Reed

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Ms. Milda Reed, 91, of Manila, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Manila Nursing Center. Born in Manila, she was the daughter of A.C. and Roxie Cherry Reed, and was a lifelong Manila resident. She was retired from Manila Public Schools and was a member of Manila First United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Wilda Reed, Mozelle Dowell, Ruby Horner, Katherine Broom and Novelle Childress; and one brother, Rufus Reed.

Ms. Reed leaves three nieces, Joy Robertson of Bono, Jane Roth and Kaye Farrow, both of Manila; and

One nephew, Jack Dowell of Metairie.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Manila with the Rev. Jerry Pentecost officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery under the direction of Howard Funeral Service of Manila. The family will receive visitors from noon until service time today at the church. Friends may sign the online guest register at howardfuneralservice.com