Ava B. Reed, 86, of Springfield, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Ava was born on January 11, 1927 in Fairfield, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Ola (Write) Vaughan. Ava married Douglas E Reed in 1948, in Kankakee, IL. They shared 44 years of marriage until he preceded her in death in 1992. Ava was a member of Cathedral Church of St. Paul, and an active member of Z.O.N.T.A. Ava is survived by her 2 daughters; Cheryl (Edward) Bauder of Bloomington, and Kay Reed of Springfield, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren all of Hudsonville, MI. Also preceding Ava in death are her parents, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Ava’s name to S.P.A.R.C. 232 Bruns Lane, Springfield, IL 62702. Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com