Helen (Ridgely) Reed, 71, of Olney, died October 31, 1992, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born April 13, 1921, in Richland County, the daughter of Homer Edwin and Ethel (Rash) Ridgely. She married Homer E. Reed May 29, 1940 in Olney. He preceded her in death August 3, 1978.

Mrs. Reed was a member of First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ and Richland County Genealogical Society. She was a retired bookkeeper from Prairie Farms. She also worked at Olney Carnegie Library.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Fears and Barbara Williams; a sister, Esther Hickel; four grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)