Mrs. Reed was a retired secretary from Brentwood Elementary and as a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many. She resided in Baytown, Texas and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She transitioned on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Tx. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 38 years, Alvin Ray (Buck) Reed.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her son: Damon Allen Gims (Shequelle Foster-Gims), of Missouri City, Tx.; daughter: Alicia Patrese Reed of Lake Charles, La.; sisters: Jocelyn Griffin, Glenda Gims both of Lake Charles, La., Gerald Gims of Houston, Tx.; brothers: Stanley Gims Jr. of Groves,Tx., Norther Gims of Houston, Tx.; grandchildren: Damari Gims, Danyelle Gims, Alana Gims, Blake Gims; great grandson: Easton Gims; god children: DeMarcus Francis, Kori Malbroux Ozane; sister-in-law: Etrulia Gims; uncles: Lawrence Richard (Susan) of Riverside, Ca. MacArthur Gims (Cynthia) of Reading, Ma., Gary Gims of Lake Charles, La.; best friend since childhood: Kim Wallace; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.