Lucy Caroline Reed

Lucy Caroline Reed, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on November 30, 1922 in Conway, AK, the daughter of John D. and Lennie Fleming Surratt. She graduated from Little Rock High School in 1942. She moved to Topeka in 1945. Caroline was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 15 years before retiring. She attended Willard Baptist Church and was a member of Clarice Chapter No. 390, O.E.S. where she served as past Worthy Matron. Caroline married Otis H. Reed on June 30, 1945 in Little Rock, AK. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Hank Reed and David Reed. Survivors include one step-daughter, Jannea Maestas of Vernal, UT, seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Burial will follow. Caroline will lie in state after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 N.W. Independence Ave. where the family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.