Jean E. Reed

October 25, 1927 - September 24, 2015

Jean E. Reed, 87, formerly of Saratoga Springs, New York, and a Cape Coral resident for the past three years, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, in Cape Coral. She was born October 25, 1927, in Norwich, New York, to Clifford and Alice Wells, now deceased.

She is survived by eight loving children, Johnny Moon of Pennsylvania, Robert Moon (Terri) of Texas, Melody Thornton-Giuliano (Sal) of Florida, Carla Goodwin of Florida, Annette Batchelder (Jim) of New Hampshire, Michelle Brown of New York, Wilfred “Bill” Reed of New York, and Danny Reed of Virginia; 24 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Aside from her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Durwood “Curly” Reed, as well as a sister, Kathleen Wells, and a brother, Frank Wells.

Earlier in her life, Jean resided in Pennsylvania and Atlanta, Georgia. Living in Saratoga Springs for more than 50 years, she was an enthusiast of the town’s most celebrated attributes-its rich history and culture, thoroughbred and harness horseracing, and the area’s many wildlife attractions. Jean enjoyed fishing, and for several summers in the 1980s ran the boat livery at Lake Lonely.

Jean worked in the restaurant and catering industry for many years. She loved to cook, bake, and can vegetables from her garden. Her homemade jams and pies were legend, as are some of the stories of acquiring the wild berries for those scrumptious treats. She earned her GED when she was 65 years old. After “retiring,” she worked as an aide and companion for the elderly.

Jean’s many passions included travel, garage sale bargain hunting, bird watching, game shows, country and gospel music, dance, card games (especially pinochle and canasta), and sharing her love of nature and wildlife with her children and grandchildren.

A Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Memorial contributions in memory of Jean E. Reed are suggested to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

A Celebration of Jean’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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