Born in Providence, Rhode Island a daughter of Rita (Bernard) Medeiros of Swansea and the late Norman Medeiros, she spent her youth in Swansea before moving to Fall River.
A graduate of Joseph Case High School, class of 1970, she also attended Cosmetology School. She worked as a bartender for many years in local establishments.
She is survived by two sons; Norman and Jason Reed both of Fall River, one grandson; Norman Reed, Jr. of Fall River, one granddaughter; Reilly Reed of Staffords Springs, CT, one sister; Dorothy Eleuterio of Swansea and nieces and nephews.
Her visiting hours will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 12:00NOON to 2:00PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Burial private.