Reverend Marie Powell Reed

Precious in the sight of The LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15. Reverend Marie Delores Powell Reed entered earthly life on September 13, 1933 and entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She bravely battled Alzheimer’s disease since 2006 and has now overcome all Earthly bonds. A service to celebrate her life will be at 3 PM, Sunday, October 4 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Marie graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in 1951 and went on to achieve an accomplished academic and professional career. She graduated from the University of PA with Bachelor’s degrees in music and German, completed her graduate work at Temple University where she received a Master’s degree in Education. In 1965 she was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship for study at Goethe Institute in Trier, Germany. Marie was a gifted teacher and taught German and English at Conestoga Senior High School, PA, from 1955 to 1966. In 1987 Marie graduated from Yale Divinity School where she received the excellence in preaching award. She fully devoted her life to her Savior, Jesus Christ, and began her pastoral calling as the Assistant to the Senior Pastor of The First Congregational Church in Greenwich, CT. Marie was ordained and served as Associate Minister of Visitation at Noroton Presbyterian Church, in Darien, CT, her home church. In 1990 she and her husband, Richard W. Reed moved to NC where she continued her ministry as Pastor of the Yanceyville Presbyterian Church, from which, after ten years, she retired in 2001.

Parishioners who were homebound or hospitalized will remember the many times Marie shared company with them. She was a fun-loving, hands-on mother to Rob and treasured the time they spent together after his school day. Her partner, best friend, and supporter for the past 49 years, has been her loving husband Richard whom she met in the 9th grade. Their son, Rob and his wife, Brigett reside in Latrobe, PA. Grandchildren Jacob, Rachael, Joseph, Robert, Samuel, and Rebecca were cherished by Marie. She was an extremely talented singer, who performed leading roles in musical comedies, solo work for oratorios, concerts and opera.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. Dick would like to thank Whitestone Care and Wellness Center and Hospice for the compassion and care shown Marie during her illness. Online condolences may be made to www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.