In loving memory of Wanda Reed

2/10/1936 - 1/11/2017

Location: Delaware, Ohio

Visits: 7,855

Memorial Service: Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2pm at Victory SDA, 200 S. Liberty St. Delaware, OH 43015. Professional Services entrusted to W.E.Lusain Funeral Home Dayton, OH.

Obituary: Wanda Jean Reed, a faithful woman of God, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer. Wanda was born in Delaware, Ohio on February 10, 1936 to Cyrus and Juanita Fleming and raised with her 12 siblings. In 1951, Wanda met the love of her life, Joe H. Reed. The two were married on May 7, 1953 and remained inseparable for 63 years. During their blessed union they raised seven children James Reed (Janey), Brenda Sales (Malcolm), Joe Reed (Heidi), Brian Reed, Natasha Doran (Jacquere), Margo Shelton, and Juan Reed. Wanda also provided foster care and childcare to numerous children in Delaware and several of her grandchildren Bridgette Peteet (Damien) and Devon Smale (Charles).

Wanda, or “Granny” as she was affectionately known to her family and others, had numerous hobbies and passions including crocheting, reading, and watching old movies. However, her number one passion was her unwavering devotion and love for Jesus Christ. As a born again Christian and Seventh Day Adventist, not a day went by that she was not sharing or demonstrating the love of Christ in her words and actions. She was an active member of Victory Seventh-Day Adventist Church for over five decades.

Wanda is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Joe, 7 children, 20 grandchildren and spouses, 13 great grandchildren, several siblings, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. May the light of her life linger in all of our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, the family has designated Riverside Methodist Hospital Bing Cancer Center for memorial contributions (https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/riverside/cancer-services-giving).