Rowena Lavern “Pat” Reed
Rowena Lavern “Pat” Reed, 77, of Georgetown died June 28, 2012. She was born in Quinlan on July 20, 1934, to Oliver Thurmon and Nellie Arnold.
She was a loving wife and mother, dedicating her life to taking care of her husband and her boys.
Her loyalty and honesty allowed her to find jobs of trust for years going back to the Jonestown Store and ending with 10 years as cashier at the Luby’s. She was unmatched at cooking, and no one ever left her house hungry.
With her fire-red hair and temper to match, she protected and loved her husband and sons with the vigilance of a mother tiger. There was no task, no person, no challenge she feared or failed to conquer. She loved fully, worked tirelessly and never gave up or gave in.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Durwood Langford “Butch” Reed of Georgetown; sons Michael Galen Reed and wife Narda of Temple and Damon Lynn and wife Rachel of China Spring; brother Ron Arnold and wife Helen of Arlington; nieces Susie Clark, Jaymie “Wanda” Kelley, Veronica Gunderson and Jackie Newkirk; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by sister Barbara Earl; stepmother Eva Arnold; her parents; and grandson Alexander Christian “Alex” Reed.
A service was July 2 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. Interment followed at the Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.clementswilcoxburnet.com.