Patsy (Vailes) Reed finished her race here on Earth and went home to Heaven August 31, 2023. She was born October 18, 1949 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late Joe and Dorothy Vailes. In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Reed; and step-son, James R. Reed of Michigan.

Those left to cherish the memories of Patsy include her children, Timothy Humphries and Bethany (Steven) Wachs; step-children, Laura (Peter) Jeffery and Johnny (Tami) Reed; beloved sister/caretaker, Betty Sumner; granddaughter, Alexis Humphries; a wonderful cousin, Dewan Laws; wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a host of dearly loved family members from a previous marriage and lifelong friends, especially Linda Akin a lifelong friend since grade school and Judy Gushwa, a college friend.

She had an ordinary childhood growing up in a small town, graduating from Jacksonville High School.  She also graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree and from End Time University.  Patsy owned and directed Magic Rainbow Mini School for ten years and also worked for Madison Medical Center for seventeen years until it closed.

Patsy attended the Church of Nazarene in which most of her life was deeply rooted.  She most recently attended New Beginnings Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in South Bend, Indiana. She dearly loved every person in the church.  Patsy liked to play the keyboard, write plays, read, and decorate. Many thanks to Reverend Scott and Karen Hollebrands for their prayers and support in everything.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service, 1:00 p.m., at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home.