Mary Reed

Mary Lynn Reed, age 71, of Smithville, Oklahoma, passed away, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Mena Regional Medical Center in Mena, Arkansas. She was born Tuesday, February 15, 1955, to Orville O'Dale Hill and Glenda Faye Flemons Young in De Queen, Arkansas.

Mary was a faithful wife, loving mother, and dear friend whose life was defined by her devotion to God and others. For over 45 years, she faithfully stood by her husband, Glenn, serving alongside him as a pastor’s wife. With a servant’s heart, she lived her life putting God first, her family second, and others always close behind, touching countless lives with her kindness and compassion.

Mary was a wonderful homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. Her home was always warm and welcoming, often filled with the comforting aroma of her cooking, especially her famous fried chicken and Sunday pot roasts, which she lovingly prepared before church so her family could gather and enjoy a meal together afterward.

She deeply loved her grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy and happiness. In her quiet moments, Mary enjoyed southern gospel music, tending to her plants and flowers, and creating a home that reflected her love and care. She also treasured the time spent with her close friend, Wanda Tunnell, sharing laughter and friendship over the recent years.

Mary will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her servant’s heart, and the love she gave so freely. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the family she cherished, and the home she so beautifully made.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; Orvile Hill and Glenda and David Young; her loving husband of 55 years, Glenn Reed and one sister, Tina Krantz.

Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Brandi Reed of Smithville, Oklahoma; her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mike Carter of Smithville, Oklahoma; one brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Kaye Hill of Glenwood, Arkansas; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Jessie Fox of Dierks, Arkansas, Debbie Reid of Umpire, Arkansas, Beth and Ronnie Launius of Nashville, Arkansas and Vicki and Mark Deputy of Umpire, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Maghan and David Evans of Lonoke, Arkansas, Jameson Reed of Lonoke, Arkansas, Alyssa Carter of Smithville, Oklahoma, Kaylie and Braiden Davis of Smithville, Oklahoma, Nick Munoz of Venice, Florida and Kaitlyn Munoz of Jay, Oklahoma; four great-grandchildren, J.D. Evans, Carter Evans, Dani Kemp and Noah Kemp; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Octavia Baptist Church with Brother Ed Rogers, Brother Brad Smith, and Brother Brian Hill officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

Online Guestbook: www.bowserffh.com

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