August 16, 2021
Valletta Arlene Reed age 92, of Smithville passed away Sunday August 15, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1928 to her parents, the late Arnold and Jessie Reichardt Keene. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lora Henshaw and Dorris Avona. Ms. Reed was a member of the Smithville Assembly of God and worked as a Caregiver at the Nursing Home. She is survived by 9 children, Teresa Mustain of Missouri, Terry Lee Reed of Pahokee, FL, Larry Reed and Darrell Reed both of Okachobee, FL, Anna Reed of Canal Point, FL, Terrell Lynn Reed of Kentucky, Elizabeth Hillis of Hillsboro,TN, Vickie Dyal of Smithville, and Junior Reed of Michigan; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 PM Wednesday August 18, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Burnes Lyons and Bro. Tony Roberts officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 2:00PM. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.