Mrs. Doris Lee Reed, age 92 of Benton, KY died on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, KY. She graduated from the Jordan Conservatory of Music at Butler University. An opera voice major, Doris performed with her husband the late Clint Elmo Reed. She was the owner of Reed Music Manor, taught music, was an avid artist and painter, and a member of 1st United Methodist Church of Benton KY. She often went horse camping with the family and enjoyed many evenings of family board games.
Born Saturday, January 24, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Harry C Odell and the late Alta (Bosworth) Odell of Michigantown Indiana.
Surviving are sons, Harry C Reed of Benton, KY, Paul C Reed of Louisville, KY and David Reed of Louisville, KY, daughters, Lee Ann Reed of Marianne, FL and Joyce Brown of Vinton, VA; grandchildren, Mark Reed (Christine), Melanie Smith (Aaron), Ryan Reed, Carson Reed, Madison Reed, Mathew Brown, Anthony Brown, Rachel Reed (Dan Altman), Brynna Hamilton (Dennis), Keri Catlett (Jeremiah) ; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Clint Elmo Reed, and by her granddaughter Adrienne Reed.
Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at Lyles Cemetery in Brewers. Rev. Leah Howe will officiate. Interment will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to the Worship Music Ministry, 845 US Highway 641 Spur, 1st United Methodist Church, Benton Ky. 42025
No public visitation is scheduled.
Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY is handling arrangements.