Elizabeth Ann Taylor Reed, of Stroud was born November 6, 1944, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, and died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, in Stroud at the age of 66 years.

Elizabeth, the daughter of Rubin Ellis and Maybell Lawrence Taylor, married Donnie Reed in Bristow, Oklahoma, in 1973.

She worked as a laboratory technician and nurse and was a member of First Baptist Church in Stroud.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband, Donnie of the home, three sons, Steven Ellis Sanford and Scott Anthony Sanford, both of Henryetta and Andy Caruthers of Stroud, three daughters, Shinda Davis of Anchorage, Alaska, Sharla N. Stewart of Stroud and Ladonnia Reed of Pensacola, Florida.

She is also survived by her sister, Elissa Larodorf of Stillwater, Oklahoma, twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 31, 2011, at Parks Brothers Funeral Chapel in Stroud with the Rev. Burl Mackey officiating.

Burial followed at Stroud Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service of Stroud.

© Lincoln County News, February 3, 2011, page 4.