Jo Reed
Posted: June 13, 2019
STARKVILLE — Jo Ann Reed, 81, died June 11, 2019, at the Oak Cottage, Winston County Nursing Home. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Sturgis Baptist Church, with Russell Mord officiating. Burial will follow at Craig Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Welch Funeral Home. Welch Funeral Home of Starkville is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Reed was born to the late G. E. and Pearl Crumpton. She was formerly employed with First National Bank in Jackson, as a secretary and treasurer with Reed Saw Shop and as treasurer with Bradley Water Association. She was a member of Sturgis Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Faye Huddleston. She is survived by her daughters, Rita Leaptrott of Memphis, Tennessee, Tracy King and Joy Reed, both of Starkville; son, Michael Reed of Starkville; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Sturgis Baptist Church, 827 Main St., Sturgis, MS 39769.