Amelia (Micky) Reid

The youngest of 16 children, Amelia “Micky” Reid was born to Thomas and Amelia Brzoznowski, Polish immigrant farmers in northern Michigan. Micky graduated from Michigan State College with a degree in Home Economics.

Married to Clayton Reid for 43 years, they had 2 children, David Lee and Jayne Noreen. Micky was predeceased by Clayton, David, Jayne’s husband Monroe, and all her siblings. She is survived by David’s wife Kathryn and daughter Holly of Chicago; Jayne, Jayne’s daughter Sarah and Sarah’s children Brayden (5) and Parker (2), all of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.

A homemaker all her life, Micky was known for her generous and gracious spirit. She led 4-H clubs throughout her children’s growing up years and often was found judging cakes or canned goods at the county fair. An accomplished seamstress and weaver, Micky also enjoyed gardening and many types of crafts. In addition, traveling and visiting with friends were among her avid interests.

Services for Micky will be 11am, July 30, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Stanton. Pastor Ryan White will officiate. Visitation will be held at the Barden Funeral Home in Stanton, Friday July 29, 2011 from 6-8pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either Gideons International, the First Baptist Church of Stanton, or the White Pine Library in Stanton. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral home and the church.