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Reed, Gloria Jean (Blase) (1943-2020)
Reed, Gloria Jean (Blase)
Obituary
2020
Gloria Jean Blase Reed, age 77 of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 9. She was born March 5, 1943 in Rosenberg, Texas to Herbert and Earline Blase.
She spent her early childhood in Rosenberg where she enjoyed riding horses, volleyball, and spending time with her extended family at their Fulshear farm. Her family moved to Sealy where she graduated from Sealy High School in 1961, then went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. Then she became a high school English teacher in Angleton and then a lead executive secretary for Shell Oil in Houston. It was at this time she met and married Thomas Jeffrey Reed, her husband of almost 53 years. After her children were old enough, she returned to education as a Title I coordinator in Brazos ISD for 14 years. Jean (aka "Granny") was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed a variety of games, gardening, and baking. She especially enjoyed decorating her unique Christmas cookies which hung from the tree each year. These were always a hit with her children, grandchildren, and many others. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Donna Blase Hayes. She is survived by her husband, Tom of Sealy; her three sons, Chris and wife, Beth, of Pearland, Kieth, and wife, Suzanne, of Magnolia, and Chip and wife, Stephanie, of Sealy; grandchildren, Travis and Kayla of Pearland, Austin, Ethan, and Connor of Magnolia, Samantha and Alivia of Sealy. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1140 Meyer Street, Sealy, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sealy Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing will be enforced at the visitation, funeral, and graveside services. |
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Gloria Jean (Blase)
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