Wanda M. Reed

Wanda M. Reed, née Bowman, passed away on October 22, 2026, at Grandview Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1938, in Climax, Kentucky to the late Dillard and Mary Bowman.

Wanda will be remembered for her deep love of family and God. She enjoyed flowers and took great pleasure in working in her garden. Her caring nature was also reflected in her faithful service to others, as she was always willing to volunteer to help with meals at her church. Wanda was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Germantown, where her faith and generosity were part of her daily life.

She is survived by her sons, Ray Reed and his wife Peggy, and Eddie Reed and his wife Mechael. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Michael (Ashley) Reed, Jennifer Foster, Holly (Jay) Foley, Doug (Allison) Reed, Josh (Melanie) Reed, Brie (Isaac) Alsip, Caitlyn (Cameron) Robinson, and Ethan Wilson. Her memory will continue to be cherished by her great-grandchildren, Madison (Colin) McManamon, Cole Foster, Bennie Keaton, and Karli Reed. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth (Frank) Neat. Wanda’s family was a lasting source of joy to her, and her love for them will remain a treasured part of her legacy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Reed, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage; her son, Michael Reed; and by her brothers, Elvin Bowman and Melvin Bowman.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Arpp, Root, Carter Funeral Home, 29 N. Main Street, Germantown, Ohio 45327. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, and proceed to Germantown Union Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Earl.

Wanda M. Reed will be remembered with love for her faith, her kindness, her devotion to her church, and the care she gave so freely to those around her. Her life touched many, and her memory will be held close by all who knew and loved her.