Clara J. Reid
NEWTON — Clara J. Reid, 66, of Newton, died Tuesday (June
19, 2012) at her home.
She was born on March 25, 1946 in Athens, Tenn., the
daughter of Roscoe H. and Estie I. Akins German. Clara married Harry E. Reid on June 2, 1973
in Chicago Heights, Ill. They moved to Newton in 1974.
Among the places Clara had worked is Collins Bus and later
the Hay & Forage Co.
Survivors include her husband Harry of the home; sons Donny
Pasilas of Wichita, Roscoe Lewis of Maize, Harry Reid of Hutchinson, Michael
Reid and James Reid both of Newton; two brothers Gary German of Tennessee and
Roscoe German Jr. of Illinois; two sisters Sharon Bowman of Illinois and Joni
Tankersleeve of Tennessee; and five grandchildren.
Clara is preceded in death by her parents and one brother,
Jimmy German.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home.
As cremation has been effected, private family inurnment
will take place at a later date.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com/.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.
