I met Tish in England in around 1980, when she gave me great help in organising social events at the IMF/World Bank meetings for the investment bank I was working for.   We quickly became friends, which friendship lasted for 40 years.    I sent her a Happy Thanksgiving email this year, but had no response (so unusual for her).    I called her today to see if she was OK, only to receive a message from the telephone company that the number was disconnected.   I then searched the Internet, to find that she has died.   I am so sad.   She was so special, and I can't believe I will never see her again.   Bless you, my dearTish, wherever you are.   I will never forget you.

Much love
Sue

She was my American mom and I was her Chinese daughter.  She taught me patience, kindness and most of all laughter. She was there for me on my wedding day.  When I needed to cry, her shoulders were there to comfort me.  She also shared my joy, via facetime, in meeting my new son from China 3 months ago.  I was not aware the details of her celebration of life, so I was not able to come and be a part of her celebration.  I love her and miss her dearly. You have my heart.

First, she was my parents' dear friend. They hosted her wedding reception when she married John, but over the years, she became my dear friend. I will miss her very much. She was a life force! I had dinner with her the week before she became ill and she was the liveliest and most fun dinner companion as always. Tish, I will miss you dearly.

She was my aunt, my mentor and my special friend.  I will miss her more than words can say.  I love you Aunt Tish

She was my aunt, my mentor and my most special friend.  I will miss her more than words can say.  I love you, Aunt Tish.

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Elizabeth Freeman Reed

August 12, 1927 – October 14, 2015

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