LELA CHRISTINE COFER REED, AGE 90
Lela Christine Cofer Reed, age 90, of Rockwood, passed away July 14, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1930 in Roane County. She was a member of the Clymersville Baptist Church in Rockwood. She was a longtime employee of Emery’s 5 & 10, and she retired from Kroger. She was a big supporter of the Rockwood Rams, Rockwood High School, and UT Vols and Lady Vols athletics. The family would like to give a special thanks to Caris Hospice for the care and support they showed over the last few years. She is preceded in death by her parents: Owen & Anna Cofer; husband: Thomas Reed; and brothers: Howard Cofer, Lawrence Cofer, and JC Cofer (Mary). She is survived by her daughter: Jeannie Lunt (Randy); sons: Thomas Michael Reed Sr. (Kathy) and Alan Wayne Reed; grandchildren: Thomas Michael Reed Jr. (Alicia), Matt Reed, Brian Reed (Ashley), Steven Wiggins, Phillip Wiggins (Christina), and Eric Fairchild; 13 great-grandchildren; brother: Clarence Cofer (Dolly); sisters-in-law: Wilma Cofer and Libby Cofer; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 9 until 11 a.m. in the chapel at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow. Graveside and interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood.