Jo Carolyn Carver Reed

January 10, 1940 - October 6, 2019

Mrs. Jo Carolyn Carver Reed, age 79 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Reed was born January 10, 1940 to the late Charles Allen Carver and the late Lessie Anderson Carver. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Reed, 3 Brothers, Allen Carver, Jr., Wayne Carver and Gerald W. Carver and 1 Sister, Shirley Carver. Mrs. Reed, a native of Coffee County, was retired from the State of Georgia, Satilla Service Developmental Disabilities. She was a member of First Assembly of God. Survivors include: 1 Son: Michael Reed and wife Debra of Nicholls, GA 2 Daughters: Melinda Reed Jordan and husband Billy of Douglas, GA Melissa Reed Whitley and husband Bruce of Douglas, GA 1 Sister: Mary Willie Paul and husband Jimmy of Zephyrhills, FL 1 Sister-In-Law: Barbara Carver of Bushnell, GA 5 Grandchildren: Jonathan Reed, Leslie McMillan, Selina Boggan, Krista Music and Ethan Whitley 10 Great Grandchildren Special Care Givers: Debra Courson and Phoebe Burch Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends The funeral service was held Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at First Assembly of God with Rev. Marshall Adcock and Rev. Brandon McMIllan officiating. The interment followed in Salem Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Ethan Whitley, Jonathan Reed, Stanley Carver, Dewaine Mancil, Ashley Boggan and Charles Carver. Special Musical Selections, “Wish You Were Here” was presented by the Soloist, Rev. Marshall Adcock, “Serenaded By Angels” was presented by the Soloist, Jessica Medders, and “Well Done” was presented by the Soloist, Alison Adcock, all with Karen Batten at the piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by Karen Batten, at the Piano. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.