Thelma M. Reed, age 86, of Newberry Township, Etters, died at 6:21 AM Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. She was the wife of the late William E. Reed.

Born November 26, 1937, in York County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Lehr) McCartney, she had worked at various sewing factories and for Dupont. She enjoyed NASCAR, Phillies baseball, gardening, country music, going to yard sales and helping others.

Mrs. Reed is survived by three daughters, Cheyrl A. Mellott, and her husband Galen, of Dillsburg, Carol A. Bonsell, and her husband Timothy, of Etters, and Wanda J. Smith, and her husband Jack, of Etters; eight grandchildren, Kelly, Jennifer, Candace, Ryan, Brandon, Scott, Austin, and Connor; eight great grandchildren, Levi, Gavin, Grant, Parker, Isacc, Dylan, Brodie, and Lydia; two sisters, Mary Sipe and Nancy McCartney; and a brother, Ellis McCartney. She was also preceded in death by a son, John L. Fetterhoff; a sister, Dorothy Taylor; and two brothers, James McCartney and Russell McCartney.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, October 26, 2024, at William E. Little Funeral Homes, Inc., 60 South Main Street, Manchester, with The Rev James Bonsell officiating. Viewings will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday and 9:00-10:00 AM Saturday. Burial will be in Tri County Memorial Gardens, Lewisberry.

Thelma was vivacious and enjoyed life to the max everyday of her life. She never left home without applying her favorite shade of lipstick and always had several tubes in her purse. Her hair always had to be done just right. She loved to wear brightly colored tops and snazzy jewelry. Please join us in celebrating her life by wearing your favorite color and bring the bling!

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Penn State Children’s Hospital, 600 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.