Carolyn Lindsey Reed (Tulia)

Carolyn Lindsey Reed, 84, entered her rest and heavenly home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, surrounded by loved ones near Kress, Texas. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Kress United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Lindley officiating. Burial will follow at Kress Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home chapel in Tulia.

Carolyn was born in McKinney, Texas, on January 12, 1937 to Alvin and Mozelle (Stubblefield) Lindsey.  Carolyn was a 1955 graduate of Plainview High School, where she had been a proud member of the award-winning Plainview Marching Band. Carolyn also was active in 4-H and was a National 4-H Record Book winner.  Following one year of nursing school at Southern Methodist University, Carolyn married Bill Reed of Kress. The two owned a farming and ranching operation northwest of Kress where they raised four children: Wayne, Denise, Dana and Blayne.  Carolyn was a competitive horsewoman and an active and respected member of the community in and around Kress. She served Kress United Methodist Church as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher and was active in Swisher County Home Demonstration Club and numerous county and sport clubs.  Carolyn loved working with 4-Hers, serving as the Club Manager at Kress for over twenty years and influencing many lives. She especially emphasized the importance of 4-H record books and public speaking having written and coached numerous 4-H educational presentations and making many trips to District and State Round-ups. Carolyn was a great cook and loved to compete with her pies and jellies at area fairs.

Following the passing of her husband, Bill, in 1990, Carolyn returned to nursing school through South Plains College, earning her Licensed Vocational Nurse certification in 1992.  As a nurse, Carolyn worked at the hospital in Hale Center, for Area Home Health out of Plainview, and Swisher Memorial Hospital and Home Health. At Swisher Memorial Home Health, she was much beloved by her patients, whom she served until her retirement in 2007.  Carolyn then retired to the farm where she continued to garden, cook outstanding food, raise cattle, ride horses, and attend her grandchildren’s athletic and 4-H events as much as she could.  She also was an avid fan of Dallas Cowboys football.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Mozelle Lindsey, her husband Bill Reed, her daughter Dana Daniel of Gustine, and her brother JD Lindsey and his wife Mae of Boston. 

Carolyn is survived by her brother JR Lindsey of Lubbock; her children, Wayne Reed and wife Stephanie of Kress, Denise Reed of Kress, Blayne Reed and his wife Brandy of Kress; four grandchildren, Cheyenne Bontke and husband Josh of Lubbock, Deidre Been and husband Quentin of Gustine, Ember Reed of Kress, Jerik Reed of Kress; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Swisher County 4-H Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 310 W. Broadway, Tulia, Texas 79088.

Online condolences can be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com