Evelyn C. Reed

Evelyn C. Reed, 84 of Carlisle passed away on October 30, 2024, at Sarah A. Todd Memorial home surrounded by her family.

Born on Sunday, December 17, 1939, to the late Harold and Martha (Miller) Cressler.

Evelyn was a woman of strong faith and a member of the Carlisle First Church of the Brethren. As a young adult Evelyn served in the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) where she traveled to Tennessee and temporarily lived to provide Christian support and give of her time and talents. She was an avid cross stitcher, loved her garden and taking care of her home. She and her husband fostered and cared for approximately 30 infants throughout their lives. She loved her children and was a very proud grandma. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play their sports and was always up for an intense game of checkers with them. 

Evelyn is survived by her children: Beth (Denny) Nickel and Robert (Lauren Hagen) Reed both of Carlisle, three grandchildren: Drew W. (Kaitlyn) Nickel, Tanner C. Nickel and Ethan D. Reed and two siblings: Doris (Dave) Marks of Boiling Springs and Gloria Ramirez of Carlisle.

She was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Reed.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.