Sheila Ann Reed, age 56, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence.
Sheila Ann Reed, age 56, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1969, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the daughter of Walter Jenkins and Lorraine (Scarabin) Jenkins. She married Doug Reed on December 21, 1991, and he survives.
Sheila worked as a registered nurse in several departments within the community for more than 20 years. She attended Olney Central College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with Academic Honors. She was named to the National Dean’s List and was recognized in Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges in 2002.
Sheila was a member of the Sumner Congregational Christian Church. She was an avid animal lover who especially adored goats and horses, and she enjoyed quilting in her spare time.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Greg Jenkins and Richard Jenkins; and one grandchild, Kaden.
Survivors include her husband, Doug; three children, Conner (Katy) Reed of Vincennes, Indiana, Jessica (Kyote) Scott of rural Sumner, Illinois, and Tyler Reed of rural Sumner, Illinois; one brother, Jerry (Kathy) Jenkins of Mississippi; three grandchildren, Kylie, Amber, and Silas; along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Bridgeport, Illinois. There is no visitation.
