Velma Ethel Herron Reed

Mrs. Velma Ethel Herron Reed, 82, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday July 7, 2025 at Woodward Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM also Monday, July 7, 2025 at Woodward Baptist Church.

Mrs. Reed was born December 11, 1942 in Whittier, NC and was the daughter of the late Finley Herron and Ethel Kirkland Herron. She attended the schools of Swain County, NC and was a homemaker. Velma loved a good deal, shopping at the flea market and loved caring for children. She was a member of Harvest Time Ministries.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Audie Lee Reed; three children, James Anthony (Cindy) of Chester, SC, Paul Anthony (Sandra) of Clover, SC and Mary Dover of Blacksburg, SC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Tommy and Harold Herron.

Memorials may be made to Woodward Baptist Church, 1570 Ashford Road, Chester, SC 29706.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com