Mrs. Teresa Reed

May 18, 1938 - January 16, 2015

Teresa Reed, 76, of North Vernon, passed away at 2:31 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born May 18, 1938, in Manchester, KY, Teresa was the daughter of Gene and Ida (House) Whicker. In 1959, she married J. B. Reed, and he preceded her in death in 1991.

Teresa had owned White Star Restaurant in Butlerville, and later was employed by and retired from Muscatatuck State Developmental Center, where she worked in the dietary department. She was a member of Butlerville Mennonite Church, and she enjoyed bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

Survivors include four sons, Leslie (Robin) Reed of Columbus, Jim (Cathy) Reed of Greenwood, and Rick and Harold Reed of North Vernon; two brothers, Sam Whicker of North Vernon and Earl Whicker of Taylorsville; two sisters, Dorothy Napier and Alene Wagers, both of North Vernon; nine grandchildren, Nichole Young, Ashley Ford, Brooke Chaille, Crystal Sloan, Whitney Lobdell, Brittany, Kyra, Angel and Shelby Reed; and eight great grandchildren.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant daughter, Barbara Ann Reed; and brother, Dorsey Whicker.

Funeral Information

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vernon Cemetery.

Donations Information

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the family for funeral expenses.