Janelle Ann Reid

Janelle Ann Reid obituary

Janelle Ann Reid

Janelle Reid Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Doak-Howell Funeral Home on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Janelle Ann Reid, age 82 of Unionville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Janelle was born on January 4, 1943 in Batesville, Indiana, to the late Woodrow and Evelyn Moody Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter: Rena Sue Wright and sons: Vernon Ronald Reid II and Shawn Isaac Skinner.

She enjoyed going to the casinos and playing bingo, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Janelle is survived by her husband of 50 years, Vernon Ronald Reid; grandchildren: Julian Reid, Trey Reid, Tony Wright, Billy-Joe Wright, Missy Reid, Katelynn Vallejo, Tristian Zoeller, and Elijan Skinner; great-grandchildren: Layla Wright and Bryson Reid.

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