Rebecca Jo Reed

July 21, 1940 - January 24, 2019

Rebecca Jo Reed, age 78, of Mountain City, TN entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born June 21, 1940 in Bristol, VA to the late Joseph Kyle and Carrie Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denmore Arlen Reed; sisters, Daphne Hicks, Tricillia Moore and Barbara Canter and brothers, Gordan Leonard and William Leonard. She was dedicated to a life of serving others as a nurse practioner. She served as the president of the Nurses Association and was an advocate for the nursing professionals. Her life was one of caring. She was a member of First Baptist Stonewall and loved the Lord. She enjoyed reading and adored gardening. Survivors include her daughter and best friend, Kimberly Denise Street and husband, Michael Shayne Street of Stonewall, MS; son, Arlen Scott Reed of Meridian, MS; her seven cherished grandchildren, Cameron Reed; Marissa Reed; Mallory Reed; Michael Scott Davis and wife, Nicole; Jared Kyle Davis and wife, Abby; Tanner Street and wife, Ashley and Jeremy Street and wife, Kalyn; six beautiful great-grandchildren and a very special niece, Pamela Hicks of Gray, TN whom she loved like a daughter. A special thank you to Dee Dee Crane, Marilyn and the staff of Wisteria Manor of Quitman, MS for their kindness and care. We will be forever grateful. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Interment will be in Susong Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Reed family.