Donna Jean Reed

July 14, 1935 - January 3, 2019

Donna Jean (King) Reed, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully on January 3, 2019 at Sensations Memory Care. Born July 14, 1935 in Charlotte to Lester and Winifred (Carter) King, Donna grew up and always lived in the Charlotte/Olivet area. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1953 as the class valedictorian, and later from Lansing Business University graduated Suma Cum Laude in 1954. Donna worked for Auto Owners Insurance 1954-1958, and later as an executive secretary in the Department of Social Services at the State of Michigan from 1975 until her retirement in 2000. In her spare time, Donna enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, attending musicals and plays, was a book club member, and loved swimming at the Aquatic Center adult swim. She was proud to be the last surviving member of the Northside Mother's Club. Donna and her husband, Roger, enjoyed winter in Texas on South Padre Island. Donna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roger Reed; sons, Douglas and Terry Reed; daughter, Janice (Michael) Matsumoto; grandchildren, Alexis Reed, Samantha and Kimberely Matsumoto; 1 great-grandchild; and sister, Leah Sparks. She was predeceased by siblings, Doris Andrus and Mary Fullerton, and her parents. Friends are encouraged to support Donna's family at visitation and funeral services. Funeral services are Monday, January 7, 2019 11:00 AM at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Visitation is Sunday, January 6, 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM at the funeral home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. John's Episcopal Church or the American Diabetes Association. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Donna on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.