Patricia Jean Reed

Patricia Jean Reed, age 95 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2021. She was born on February 9, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Pliny and Lilia (Strope) McLaughlin.

Patricia graduated from Grand Ledge High School and attended Albion College. On March 23, 1947 Patricia married Richard Floyd Reed, and they enjoyed 68 years together until his death in 2015. She worked for JC Penney of Hastings and was an Office Manager for Dr. Spindler and Dr. Hawkins from where she retired.

Patricia enjoyed square dancing and she and Dick were members of the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club for many years. They enjoyed traveling in their Winnebago and wintering in Florida for 25 years. She liked crafting and was the painter for many of her husband's wood carvings. Patricia was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her parents-in-law Floyd and Dora (Thompson) Reed.

She is survived by her children Judy (Terry) Keller of Hastings, David (Marilyn) Reed of Coloma, Nancy (Jim) Lentz of Leroy; grandchildren Brian (Cherie) Reed of St. Joseph, Jeffrey Reed of Anchorage, AK, Amber Jackson of Big Rapids, Canaan (Rebekah) Lentz of Garner, NC; great-grandchildren Ava and Quinn Reed, Arielle and Rory Jackson, Naia Reed, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Spectrum Health Hospice, 25 Michigan NE, Suite 4100; Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Cards to the family can be mailed to: 5556 Jenny Ct. Coloma MI 49038

A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.