Doris Marie Reed

AIKEN, SC – DORIS MARIE LAUG REED, 87, widow of William Norris Reed, died Monday, January 18, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Tecumseh, NE, Doris was a daughter of the late John George Laug and Anna Harms Laug. She lived in Aiken since 1968 and was a teacher, homemaker and avid gardener. Doris was a longtime volunteer with the Aiken Regional Hospital Auxiliary with over 11,000 hours of volunteer service. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Coleen Reed, Aiken, SC; two sons, Leslie J Reed (Miriam), Birmingham, AL, Randall N. Reed (Debbie), Montmorenci, SC; two grandchildren, David J. L. Kangas (Amy), Aiken, Emily Morgan Reed, Aiken and a great-granddaughter, Mackenzi Leigh Kangas. In addition to her husband and parents, Doris was preceded in death by her twin sister, Dorine Keever. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Saturday morning, January 23rd at 10 o’clock at the funeral home with The Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Aiken Regional Hospital Auxiliary. The family would like to express gratitude to the entire staff of Tri-County Hospice. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Friends of the Gaston Livery Stable, c/o Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801; Aiken Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Attn: Eric Muhlbaier, 302 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801; Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Doris Marie Reed, please visit our flower store.