Kay R. Bender Powell Reid

Kathryn Regina Reid was born on September 29, 1932 in Logansport, Indiana to George R 'Buss' and Jeanette Minneman Bender. 'Kay" as she was called passed away on August 18, at Our Parents' Home in Scottsdale.

She was predeceased by her first husband Jack L. Powell in 1981 (married 30 years) and her second husband Joseph B. Reid in 2005 (married 23 years), her brother William Bender in 2001 and Vincent Bender 2020. Kay and Jack moved with their three daughters to Scottsdale, Arizona in1964. A difficult move for Mom, but one she never regretted making. Mom loved her day trips, just sitting the car watching the beautiful sights of our wonderful country.

She is survived by one sister Madonna Benson, brother, Jim 'Buck' Bender (Ruth), two sister in laws Delores Bender and Bernadine Bender, all of Logansport, IN. She is also survived by her three daughters, Ginny Sharpe (Paul) of Phoenix, Debbie Driscoll (Tom) of Phoenix and Karen Epperly (Ron) of Flagstaff. Grandchildren, Becky Gott (Mike), Tony Mercurio (Hollie), Bob Sharpe, Barbie Schimke (Zach), Samuel Epperly and great grandchildren, Zachary, Aaron and Tyler Mercurio, Evelyn and Olivia Schimke; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Services will be on Wednesday, August 26 at Green Acres at 10:00 AM. No flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley. We appreciated all that they have done for our mom.