Patricia Ann Reed

Into Heaven’s mansions she’s entered, never to sigh or to weep: After long years with life’s struggles, Patricia has fallen asleep. Angels through heaven will guide her, Jesus will still bless and keep; Not for the world we would wake her, Patricia has fallen asleep. Beautiful rest for the weary, well deserved rest for the true; When life’s journey is ended we shall again be with you. This helps to quiet our weeping – Hark Angel music so sweet! He giveth to His beloved, beautiful, beautiful sleep. On January 24, 1954, in Sparkman, Arkansas Edward and Lillie Mae Brim Reed welcomed the birth of a daughter, they named Patricia Ann. Patricia Ann had a vivacious and loving spirit. Her smile would light up a room anywhere she went. Patricia joined Piney Grove A.M.E Church at a tender age. She was a former resident of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center for several years. On Friday, March 28, 2008, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia, She surrendered her soul to Christ after 54 seasons. Patricia was welcomed to her eternal home by her parents and two brothers, Eddie Reed and Leon Reed. Patricia has left indelible impressions in the hearts and minds of her three bothers; Superintendent Frank Reed of Little Rock, Hubbard Reed of Detroit, Michigan and William Reed of Arkadelphia; three sisters, Mary Banks and Fannie Davis of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Eula Henson of Arkadelphia. She also leaves to cherish her memories several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends at the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. Pat will lie in state at Williams Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2008, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. The family has asked for friends and neighbors to view the Images of Life DVD and sign the guest register. A Celebration of Pat’s life will be held in the sanctuary of Piney Grove AME Church, where Rev. Richard Sutton, the pastor will officiate on Friday, April 4, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Rev. J. L. Newborn, the pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Sparkman, Arkansas will deliver a message of encouragement and hope. The committal service and final resting place will be in the Piney Grove Cemetery, adjacent to the church.