Helen Strawn Reed

Helen Strawn Reed, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born May 1^st, 1931 in Arkansas County. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Haglar Strawn and George Strawn; 4 brothers, Leslie Strawn, Hays Strawn, Joe (Alex) Strawn and Wilbur (Buck) Strawn; 2 sisters, Audrey Cox, and Mary Louton and 1 grandson, Robert Everright. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, George M. Reed of Rockport; her daughter, Shirley Everright and her husband Ken of Hot Springs; 1 son, Ronald (Steve) Reed and his wife Jean Ann of Sheridan; 4 grandchildren, Leslie Huna of Minnesota, Phillip Reed of Sheridan, Jenna Havlik of Perry and Emily Hawkins of Hot Springs. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren who provided great joy to her and a host of extended family and friends. She was a well-known Malvern area beautician for over 50 years and operated Helen’s Beauty Shop for much of that time. Visitation will be Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Funeral Services are Friday, September 1^st at 10:00 AM at First Assembly of God in Malvern with Bro. James Bobo and Helens nephew, Bro. Mike Louton officiating. Pallbearers are K.C. Reed, Gary Griggs, Nathan Hawkins, Phillip Reed, Daniel Havlik, and Wayne Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are Bro. Paul Dorey and the Doctors, Nurses, and staff of Kindred Hospice. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God Church’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, Malvern, AR. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net