Jacqueline "Jackie" Janet (Lilly) Reed, 87, died March 29, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Belleville, the daughter of Jack and Agnes (Jen-sen) Lilly. She moved to California in 1942 where she was educated and lived throughout her childhood. Jackie graduated from Leuzinger High School, Hawthorne, Calif., in 1952. She married Reginald "Reggie" O. Reed in Quartzsite, Ariz., on Nov. 7, 1953, and returned to Kansas.

Jackie, Reggie and family farmed in Republic County, Kan., their entire married life. While being an active farm wife, Jackie was also employed off the farm over the years at the Republic County FSA, Clarence Gile Insurance Agency, and was managing agent of the Johnson Insurance Agency for more than 35 years. While at the Johnson Insurance Agency and Swedish American State Bank, Jackie was especially fond of her coworkers and customers and was known to take time to read children a book or two while their parents conducted business in the bank. It was also common to see those young customers' "artwork" posted on the walls in her office. Jackie was a people person with a sharp wit and generous character. The grandmother of nine, anything was "ok" at Grandma's house. Her great-grandchildren were fortunate to have her as an active part of their young lives as well. Grandma and Grandad always had time for grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; sisters. Dorothy Woolsey and Cheri Lilly; and parents- in-law.

Survivors include Reginald "Reggie" O. Reed, rural Courtland; children ,Michael E. Reed (Susan Illig) of Las Vegas, Nev., Melinda L. Reed-Hettick (Bob) of Stevensville, Mont., and Mark E. Reed (Saundra) of Courtland, Kan. Grandchildren, Dane Reed, Janine (Carl) Heincker, Matthew (Rebekah) Hettick, Katie (Bret) Reed-Carlgren, Davin Reed, Michael (Anne) Hettick, Andrew Hettick, Neely (Roger) Reed-Kohmetscher, Marisa Reed; 15 great-grandchildren Bailee, Blair, Brandt, Reed, Bella, Ruca, Blaise, Blakely, Ansley, Eden, Bristol, Brene, Grace, Basil and Carson; special friends and caregivers; Theresa Campbell, Tami Wiezorek, and Terry Tibbets.

Friends could sign Jackie's register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 1, at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Private family inurnment was held at the Courtland Cemetery with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Courtland Community Library, Solomon Valley Hospice, Courtland Swimming Pool and Park fund or of the family's choice, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Reed family with these arrangements, http://www.tibbettsfischer funeralhome.com