Anna was born in Mason County, Kentucky, on May 4, 1941, to Paul and Edna Redden Ripato. Anna grew up in Kentucky with her 10 older siblings until she met and married Billy at the age of 19 on September 4, 1960. They would have celebrated their 65th year of marriage this year. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved to decorate and have pretty flowers in her yard. She took faithful care of her husband, home and daughters. Billy was a pastor for many years and she was a supportive pastor’s wife.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Frank Reed and two daughters, Tammy Reed Shows (Mark) of Louisville and Melissa Reed Halsema (Russell) of Lowell, Arkansas. Spending time with her grandchildren, Tasha and Joshua (Maria); her great-grandchildren, Jayden and Adalynn; and her step-grandchildren, Viki Bass (Michael) and Russell Halsema (Becca), was what she looked forward to most. Anna was a strong woman of faith who believed God had a plan and purpose in all things. We rejoice with her in knowing she is in the presence of Jesus now. Anna will forever live in our hearts and memories.
