Ruth Thomason Reid, 84, of 216 Motor Boat Club Road, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at her residence. Born in Helen, Ga. she was the wife of the late Jesse Irvin Reid and a daughter of the late James M. and Fannie Mae Hollifield Thomason. Mrs. Reid was retired from BellSouth after 25 years of service. She was a member of Berea First Baptist Church and a member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Shirley R. Edwards of Greenville, Susan R. and Dr. Robert C. Terry of Aiken; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark A. and DeAnn Reid of Marietta; a sister, Helen Landreth and a brother, Howard Thomason, both of Greenville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reid was predeceased by a son, Jesse Michael Reid and six brothers. Funeral services will be at 3:00 pm Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Berea First Baptist Church, with burial in Graceland West Cemetery. Visitation will be at 1:30 – 3:30 pm in the church sanctuary prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Berea First Baptist Church, 529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC 29611.
The family is at the residence.