Mrs. Martha Lou (Smith) Reed, age 88 of Benton, KY died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her residence. Born Monday, October 24, 1927 in Benton, KY, she was a homemaker and a member of the Kentucky Order of the Eastern Stars #73 Estill Chapter. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Mrs. Reed is survived by her son, Richard Reed of Benton, KY, daughters, Kenethia Taylor and her husband Gary of Benton, KY, Christine “Chris” Story and her husband Danny of Benton, KY and Kendra Davis Hills and her husband Jeff of Benton, KY, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and her sister Jackie Mullins of Benton, KY.
Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth “Cub” Reed and her daughter Janet Wilson. Her parents were the late Harley and Alma (Treas) Reed.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday July 30, 2016 in the chapel of Collier Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Daryl Thorn officiating. Burial is to follow in Soldier Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Friday July 29, 2016 at Collier Funeral Home, 211 W 5th Street, Benton, KY.