Helen Elaine Reed Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Elaine Reed (Columbus, Mississippi), who passed away on April 25, 2026 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Elaine Reed to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Hood Simpson and Ellen Faulkner Simpson; her husband Johnny Miles Reed; and her siblings, Vera Simpson Keller, Page Simpson, Woodrow Simpson, Houston Simpson, Stanford Simpson, Charles Simpson, James Simpson and Claude Simpson.
She is survived by: her children, Judith Reed Jarrett (Bo) and Johnny Allen Reed; her grandchildren, Mitchell Beard, Jackson Beard, Melissa Beard Merrifield (Adam), John David Reed (Kimberly), Tammie Reed Black (Darren), Donna Reed Rhodes (James) and Christi Reed Browning (Danny); her sister Eleanor Simpson Griffin Ellis; her sister-in-law Carolyn Reed; and her nephews, John David Reed, Anthony Tedford, Mitchell Beard, Jackson Beard, Bruce Simpson and Jeremy Bandre. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 3000 Bluecutt Road, Columbus, MS 39705 or the charity of your choice.
