Carrie M. Howard Reed, 88, of Hamden, CT, entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital.
She was born on February 4, 1932 in Gable, SC to the late Eugene F. and Sallie M. Howard.
She was the proud mother of Clashise (Dorothea) Howard, Willia M. Truehart, Gary, Cynthia and Carolyn Reed. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; a special nephew/son, Francis Howard; three sisters, Edith Burgess, Minnie Collins and Elizabeth Howard; a brother, Vernal (Helen) Howard; four sisters-in-law; and many other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Abraham B. Reed; and siblings, Eugene Jr., Virginia Bartley, Reverends Timothy and Clarence Howard, Willis, Ernest and Norween Howard.
A Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Beaverdale Memorial Park at 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven, CT with Reverend G. Wesley Dullivan officiating.
To the family,
May you find comfort during this time of bereavement
You are in my prayers
To the family, earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
We are so, so glad to have met Miss Carrie
10yrs ago through the union of our son Jerold Jr and Sherryll Roberts. She was like an extended grandmother to us.
We love her dearly, she will be greatly missed but certainly not forgotten. We will forever remember the many “just because family dinner gatherings,” what an awesome “cook and baker” she was. We the “Roberts Family” send our sincere love and will keep the family in our prayers.
To the family of the late Carrie Reed
Please accept our heartfelt prayer and sympathy during the passing of your mother, sister, and grandmother.
May the name of the LORD be a strong tower, the righteous run to it and is safe.
I will be praying for you during this time and know that while we are not able to be there physically to support you our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joseph C. Edwards and the Edwards’ Family
To the Family,
May God grant you peace and acceptance as you celebrate the life and memory of Mrs. Carrie M. Thinking of you and trusting that you will find comfort in knowing, that she touched many lives during her journey, here on earth. I (Betty) will remember her beautiful smile!!!
The Roses
We join together in sending our prayers and extending our sympathy to the entire family. Our families shared so much through several generations. May God cover you and grant you peace!
The Gamble Family
Liz and family, so sorry for your loss. our faith tells us that God is showering his blessings on you at this very moment as well. the Bible say ”Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.” I pray that you and the family will find peace and comfort in these words and that God will give each of you the strength and courage to go on. with love and prayers, Beth
We the Johnson family are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that we love you and praying for you. Please feel free to contact us if you need us. Love uncle Larry and Aunt Joy.
Dear Clashise, Willa Mae, Francis, Gary, Cynthia, Carolyn and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No words can express how we loved Carrie and will miss her dearly.
The four words… ”Love. Care. Give. Help” can be translated to read “Carrie Mae Howard Reed.”
Ever since our childhood Carrie has always looked out for others. She was every child’s big sister in elementary school and the teacher’s helper with a beautiful, joyful spirit. She brought that same personality to our lives for many years.
Carrie has earned her “Hard Work Crown” and left a trail of “Bright Kindness” for us to follow. Thank you Carrie!
Love to all.
Our Love and Prayers Are With You, Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 So glad I got to know her. I will always remember her in many ways. With Heartfelt Sympathy and Love
Barbara Duncan and Family
Dear Carolyn, Clashise, Cynthia, Francis, Gary and Willa Mae.
I am truly sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Aunt Carrie was one my favorite aunts. She always made me laugh, which she proved when Erin and I saw her earlier this year. When we surprised her with a visit at the nursing home, she joked about not having her hair and makeup done. Her sense of humor and joy will always be with us.
My favorite memories of her were when we were kids. It was dinners at your house with everybody, all of the cousins, aunts and uncles. Man, she could cook and she would laugh and having fun while doing it.
God bless her. We will miss her.
Sherwin, Erin and Sean
Your smile and loving personality will always be remembered.
Our sincere condolences.
Your family.
Robert and Dolores Taylor and family.