Mildred Reed's Obituary
Mildred Reed, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away June 10, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Mildred was born, February 26, 1951 in Brownsville, TN, the daughter of Ruth Campbell Green.
Mildred worked in the kitchen serving for area nursing homes. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. She loved fashion and enjoyed shopping, playing cards and Bingo. She was also an avid gardener and motorcyclist.
Surviving are her children, Darren Campbell of Springfield, IL, Latonya Reed of Bloomington, IL, Maccara Reed of Decatur, IL; brother, Jimmy “Sonny” Campbell of Texas; sisters, Billie Jean Austin of Nashville, TN, Sallie Mae Cunningham of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Shaton Bristow (Adam), Darrien Grismore, Shantoria Reed, Tamjadj Anderson, (Maxwell Brown), Armani-Chanel Reed, Tacoria Campbell, Malasia Campbell, Briann Ashley; great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Reed, Bryson Flinn, Brylin Flinn, Ka’liah Brown, Eliyana Grayer, Delaney Grayer, Zaria Barbee, Zenai Bond, beloved dog, Baget Reed and honorary family friend, Stephen Tyus.
She was preceded in death by her loving companion, Birtis Reed; parents, brothers, Earl Campbell, Roy Campbell and sisters, Glora Dean Campbell and Johnnie Ruth Campbell.
Private funeral services will be held at Mt. Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. Private visitation will be held the evening prior at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Graceland Cemetery, Star of Hope Mausoleum.
Condolences may be left to Mildred’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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