James Ora GILL Reed's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2026 in West Helena, Arkansas

James Ora GILL Reed

August 30, 1943 - July 28, 2026 (82 years old)

West Helena, Arkansas

James Ora GILL Reed's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2026 in West Helena, Arkansas

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Jackson-Highley Funeral Home, Inc.

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James Ora GILL Reed

August 30, 1943 - July 28, 2026 (82 years old)

West Helena, Arkansas

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James Ora GILL Reed Obituary

The family of James Ora GILL Reed (West Helena, Arkansas) announces her passing on July 28, 2026. James Ora, born on August 30, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ora GILL Reed to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eldridge Gill, and Bessie Gill, Sr.; her siblings, Verna Wright, Lucille Seals, Hazel Mackey, Robbie Ewing, Glennie Mae Gill, Alfreda Gibson, Eldridge Gill, Jr., Maurice Gill, Marshall Gill, Charles Gill and Dizzie Gill; and her son Tony A. Reed.

She is survived by: her husband Ulicious A. Reed; her daughter Tina Reed Brown; her grandchildren, Dr. Adrian Reed (Laurin) and Kenneth D. Brown, II; her siblings, Elsie Jean Vaughn, Jearlean Cockrell and Melvin Gill (Adrienne); her sister-in-law Vivian Stovall; and her son-in-law Kenneth D. Brown, Sr.. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jackson-Highley Funeral Home, Inc.



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“To the Reed Famly, May the Lord provide comfort and peace in your time of bereavement. Lifting you all up in prayer. Sincerely Mrs Ada Albert”


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July 31

Visitation

Jackson - Highley Funeral Home Chapel
126 Panama Rd W, West Helena, AR 72390

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Aug 01

Graveside service

Coffee Creek Cemetery

Sat

Aug 01

Burial

Jackson - Highley Funeral Home Chapel
126 Panama Rd W, West Helena, AR 72390

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