Sandra Ruth Reed

Sandra Ruth Reed, age 66 passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Tampa, Florida. Mrs. Reed was born in Avon Park, Florida on June 14, 1946 to Carl and Rosemand (Pinion) Cothran. Mrs. Reed was retired from the Highlands County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, she was of the Baptist faith, a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida, she loved her dog Precious, and she enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Reed is survived by her children-Sherry Edmondson (Matthew) of Sebring, Florida, Carlos Reed (Angie) of Grandview, Tennessee and Robert Reed (Lora) of Sebring, Florida; mother-Ruth Cothran of Sebring, Florida; brother-Earl Cothran (Meyong) of Alabama; sisters-Sharon Maughn of Sebring, Florida, Marylin Cooper of Sebring, Florida and Carmen Sealander (Gary) of Sebring, Florida; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years-Ben Reed and her father and three brothers. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park with funeral services beginning at 12:00 p.m. also at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com