Marcella Joy Reed Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marcella Joy Reed of Paris, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 10, 2025 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Glen Gifford and Muriel Joy Gifford (Carrington); her husband Larky Reed; her siblings, Willis Edward "Bill" Gifford (Carol), Mary Ramona Markewitz (Gene) and Jean Ward (Wayne); her stepchildren, Dennis Reed, Sandra Bealmer and Steven Reed; and her siblings' children, Pam Reid, Michael Markewitz and Jerry Sparks.
She is survived by: her stepchildren, Ginger Reed Elmore (John), Robert Franklin Reed and Pamela Bealmear; and her sibling's children, Marquita Eckerty (Don), Rebecca Krabel (Dave), Charlie Markewitz (Christine), Larry Markewitz, Katrina Cooper (Jim), Barbara Markewitz, Bud Ward (Karla), Donna Lutz (Mike), Roger Ward and Carla Briggs (Ken). She is also survived by 36 step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Redmon Christian Church.
