Mrs. Eva M. Reed

June 6, 1945 - February 12, 2020

****NOTE: Visitation & Funeral Service Times and Locations are Listed Below*** Mrs. Eva M. Reed went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 11, 2020, in Kalamazoo Michigan. She was born June 6, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Jordan and Eva M. Jordan, (Rodgers). On October 23, 1963, Eva married Carl M. Reed, Jr. They were married 56 years and they raised four children. Eva was known to be a loving, caring and giving woman. She believed family was a first- priority and focused on her children’s education and extra curriculum activities. In addition, she was an extremely talented poet, artisan and family historian. She graduated from Wendell Phillips High School, attended Davenport University and attained her Federal Aviation Certification (FAA) in her pursuits as a lifelong learner. She used her God given talents and encouraged other people to do the same. She was an active volunteer for many years at the Portage Community Access Center including serving as a board member. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was receded in death by her Parents: Evam M. Jordan (Rodgers) and Robert Jordan; Siblings, Daniel Jordan, Albert Jordan, Carrie Jordan- Hensley, (Melrose) amd Milton Jordan; and Granddaughter, Madalyn Moran. She is survived by Siblings: Yeshwua Ben Israel, Gwen Jordan (Harriet), Mattie Jordan-Woods (Marvin) and James Rodgers; Children & Grand children, Mary Reed-(Evelyn Reed-Hall, Tyra Reed); Carl Reed III, Barbara Reed (Moran)-(Marilyn Moran, Madalyn Moran); Frederic Reed/ Jodie Reed (Jaiden Reed, Destiny Luce, Marlow Reed, Dillyn Reed, Jesse Reed); Great-grandchildren: Khalia Marie Oshodi, Ezra Reed-Hall, Ariella Reed-Hall, Shayah Reed-Hall, Hannah Reed-Hall and Daniel Reed-Hall. Also, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.