Gladys Asper Reed age 96 of Upperco, MD. formally of Reisterstown, MD. died Sunday Feb. 5, 2012 at the Longview Nursing Home in Manchester, MD.
Born March 5, 1915 in Upperco, MD. she was the daughter of the late James F. and Rosa Bosley Shaffer. Twice married she was the wife of the late Sterling Asper and the late Cletus "Bud" Reed.
She was a homemaker. Years ago she was a cafeteria worker at Hereford High School. She was also a member of the Eastern Star Ionic Lodge # 74 OES in Reisterstown, MD. for 38 years. She was an active lifetime member of MT. Zion United Methodist Church. She quilted for many years at St. Paul's Church in Arcadia, MD.
She is survived by her children: Linda Anderson of Sparks, MD. Janet Haines and husband Jim of Upperco, MD., Charles Preston Asper of Westminster, MD. and Emory Asper and wife Connie of Hampstead, MD. 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
She was predeceased by daughter in law: Virginia Asper , grandson: Eric Asper and siblings: Verna Boerner, Beulah Diehl, Evelyn Bosley, Lawrence and Elwood Shaffer.
Funeral services will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 3800 Black Rock Rd. Upperco, MD. 21155 on Wednesday at 10:00am. with the Rev. Denise Millett officiating.
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A. 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD. 21102 from 3-5 and 7-9pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. Zion U. M. Church.