Shirley Reed

Shirley Reed, 81, died on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in a Chattanooga, local health care facility.She was the daughter of the late Baron and Myrtice Pate.She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James Nolan Reed Jr.Shirley is survived by daughter, Donna Reed, of Lakeworth, Fla.; four sons, Scott Reed (Christine), of Loganville, Ga., David Reed (Karen) of Chattanooga, Baron Reed (Judy), of Okeechobee, Fla., and Michael Reed (Helen Mae), of Seattle, Wash.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Shirley was a graduate of Ward Belmont College in Nashville where she was involved in singing and theater. She went on to express her creativity through making needlework and other handicrafts for her children and grandchildren.She also enjoyed reading and playing cards, board games and crossword puzzles. She liked eating out with her children, grandchildren, and close friends while bantering with the cooks and wait staff.Shirleys sense of humor and personable nature endeared her to many. She loved a good joke and a hearty laugh. She rarely complained and didnt want people "fussing over her!"The family would like to express their sincere thanks to NHC and Hospice of Chattanooga for the kindness and excellent care provided Shirley in her final days.Memorial services will be private.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.Memorial contributions may be made to Open Arms, a home away from home for families in medical crisis, 7710 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421, Attention: Phyllis B. Hill.Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.