Nancy Reed

On Saturday, February 19, 2011, a dear lady, Nancy Reed went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She courageously battled cancer for 13 years but in the end her weakened body slipped quietly into a peaceful sleep and her soul was lifted by the angels and carried into the presence of her Lord. She is free from pain now and is comfortable and her gaze is fixed on the face of Jesus Christ. Nancy Reed was born in Dallas, Texas on July 18, 1943 to Jack and Eunice Tuttle. Nancy has two wonderful sisters Maryann Fitzpatrick and Barbara Tuttle. Her early years were spent in Dallas before moving to Atlanta, Georgia and graduating from Northside High School in 1961. Nancy then attended Mississippi College for Women and later transferred to the University of Georgia. Nancy met her husband Bob at the University of Georgia in 1965 and their first date was a “blind date” arranged by a friend of Bob’s. Nancy and Bob enjoyed a dish of ice cream at the local Snack Shack in Athens, Ga. A week later on Valentines Day Bob learned how much Nancy enjoyed chocolate candy. Six months later on November 20, 1965 Nancy and Bob were married at the Second Ponce DeLeon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. A year later a beautiful daughter, Jacki, was born followed by a wonderful son, Andrew, who was born in 1969. Nancy and Bob continued to live in Atlanta until he was transferred in 1972 to the Hewlett Packard’s Houston, Texas sales office. There Nancy was busy at home raising Jacki and Andrew and becoming involved in prayer groups, bible studies and Sunday school classes. She was very supportive of her friends and family. In 1977 Nancy, once again picked up the household to move to Corvallis, Oregon as Bob had another opportunity with Hewlett Packard. The move was difficult because friends and family were left behind. The rains, overcast skies and cold temperatures just about had the Reed family packing and moving back to the south. Very soon, Nancy and the family became involved at church, school and other activities to meet people. Nancy soon became den leader for a group of cub scouts and helped with bible studies and women’s ministries. The years went by with two more moves in Corvallis, Jacki and Andrew finishing high school and off to pursue their lives. Nancy was always there to guide them and pray for them as they made life’s choices. Nancy worked at the OSU bookstore and became active in PEO and the Assistance League. Nancy enjoyed trips to the coast and mountains, loved to read, shop for clothing and minister to others. She loved cooking and a favorite dessert for her family was either a “Texas Sheet Cake” or a “Lemon Pound Cake”. Nancy was an active member of St Mary’s parish of Corvallis. She along with her husband Bob enjoyed serving the many needs of the parish. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and also helped with the instruction for those interested in the Catholic faith. Nancy is survived by her husband Bob, her daughter Jacki Briggs, husband Craig and their daughters Clare and Ella along with her son Andrew his wife Deborah, and sons Dylan and Liam. Also surviving Nancy are her sisters Maryann Fitzpatrick and her husband Bob and Barbara Tuttle. Nancy’s extended family of Bob’s brothers Tom and his wife Pat Reed, George Reed, and his sister Sallie and her husband Mike Eckles, also share in the celebration of Nancy’s life. Nancy enjoyed being a loving aunt to her sister’s and Bob’s brother’s and sister’s children. A vigil honoring Nancy will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Corvallis at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 22nd. On Wednesday, February 23rd at 10:30 am a funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Corvallis followed by inurnment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Corvallis. In lieu of flowers, Nancy has asked that contributions be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

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Nancy Reed

July 18, 1943 - February 19, 2011