As an interpreter for the US Department of State, she met and married her husband of 55 years SgtMaj Jefferson "John" LaGrande Shelburne in Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, December 1969.
She was preceded in death by her parents Russel and Mina Ledoux Reed, sisters Mary Sue Reed Seiley (Robert), Wedness Reed Guillory (Robert Edmund), brother Jeff Reed (Nina).
She was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St Agnes Catholic Church. Through her service to St Agnes, she developed many cherished friendships. She had a charismatic personality, which shone through her love of life, family, and friends. She always greeted everyone with a warm, loving smile. She loved to laugh, sing, dance, joke, drink wine, visit with her morning breakfast crew, and family. She was an amazingly gracious person.
Her memory and life will be cherished by her husband, family, and friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St Agnes Catholic Church. Details forthcoming.
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