Dixie Rae Reed Obituary
We bid farewell to Dixie Rae Reed of Decatur, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 12, 2026 at the age of 84. Dixie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Horath and Dorothy Briscoe Horath; her husband Kenneth "Gene" Reed; and her siblings, James Horath, Tommy Briscoe and Shirley Dean.
She is survived by: her children, Kenney (Barb), Terry (Pauline), Mark, Rick (Annie), Tina (Bobby), Dixie (Chuck) and Violet (David). She is also survived by many grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; as well as many more nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
