Twila Reed's Obituary
Please join us in celebrating the life of Twila Eileene Reed. She passed on October 24, 2018 after a long battle with vascular dementia, she went peacefully at home with her family by her side.Twila was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 31, 1942, in 1968 Walter and Twila moved their family to Mesquite Tx. Twila dearly loved her family and enjoyed doll-making, ceramics, and quilting. Twila was a passionate animal-lover and worked for Mesquite ISD for many years as an aide on the school bus.Twila is preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life, Walter Reed, her loving second husband, Jim Gwynn, and her son Lyle E Christy JR.Twila will be forever remembered by her loving children, Gary Reed and wife Deborah, Lori Abbott and husband Greg, Michael Reed and wife Brenda, Max Reed and wife Shirley, and Jerry Reed and wife Carol, Donald Reed, and Patricia Brown, and her sisters Crystal Ogle and husband Dan, and Peggy Formosa and husband Robert.Twila was adored by her grandchildren Candis Melton and husband Daniel, William White, Jeremy Reed and wife Courtney, Kelsey Vieregge and husband Josh, Hannah Reed, Melissa Donohue and husband Chris, Adam Reed and wife Tanisha, Scott Reed and wife Michaella, Jennifer Reed, Megan Reed, Becky Thaxton, Mark Reed , Aidan Reed, Christina Brown and Crystal Curtis.Twila will be forever remembered by her numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to an animal rescue of your choice or Mesquite Animal Shelter. A visitation for Twila will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.
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