Pearl Reed the daughter of John and Lela Phillips was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Wenaina, Arkansas and departed this life Aug. 18, 2006 at the age of 84 years 6 months and 22 days.

In 1952 Pearl and John C. Reed were united in marriage in Carson City, Nevada. Pearl was resident of the Ava area for the past 13 years. Pearl loved flower and vegetable gardening. She was a good cook and loved cooking for family and friends and for Church activities. She was a loving grandmother, great grandmother and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews Her grandchildren and great grandchildren have many good memories.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers and one sister. Her survivors include her son, Leroy Reed and his wife, Gwen, Ava, MO, two grandchildren, Roy Reed, Branson, MO, Regina Cole, Waterford, CA, five great grandchildren, Ashley, Camille, Carah, Wyath, Seth, one sister, Azora Phillips, of the state of Arkansas.

Cremation services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Memorial Service was held on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at the Red Bank Church.