Donna J. (Bennett) Reed, 82, Lincoln, died Monday (2-13-12). Born (6-29-29) in Alvo, Nebraska to Earl and Alpha (Sutherland) Bennett. Donna and her husband Max D. Reed were married on February 14, 1954 and farmed near Prairie Home until 1978. They traveled extensively with their motor home club and friends until Max’s death in 1996. She rejoins him for their anniversary, together again for the rest of time.
Family members include brother: Burdette (Arlene) Bennett, Lincoln; sons: Steven (Janelle) Reed, Gretna, Jay Reed, Lincoln; granddaughters: Jackie, Denver, CO,Tami, Huntington Beach, CA and Jamie Reed, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Max; brothers, Orland and Dee Bennett.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday (2-17-12) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 South 70th, Suite 201 (06) or Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. (02).
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to service time.