Jennie Bennett Reid
PrintFeb 21 1926
Jan 13 2021
94 Years
East Fallowfield Twp
Jennie Bennett Reid, 94, of East Fallowfield Twp., passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Brandywine Hospital. She was the widow of the late Walter Landis Reid, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in Lenape, Chester County, Jennie was the daughter of Elsie and Horace D. Bennett. She was a lifelong resident of Chester County and graduated from the former Scott High School in the class of 1944.
While employed at Tri-M, Jennie enjoyed her contribution to the assembly of the original Christmas tree lights at Longwood Gardens. She was a dedicated family genealogist. In addition to keeping up on genealogy, she also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and cooking.
She is survived by her five children: Nancy Summers, and husband Gary, Donald Reid, and wife Becky, Ruth Hammond, and husband Gary, Mary Wilkinson, and husband Lewis, and William Reid; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild.
Jennie was predeceased by her brothers, Horace D., Clifford, and Edwin Bennett.
A private graveside service will be held at Upper Octorara Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jennie's memory to Chester County Historical Society by clicking HERE or sending a check to CCHS, 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380-2658.
Arrangements by Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Service Location:
A private graveside service will be held at Upper Octorara Cemetery.
Condolences
To the Reid family: So sorry
To the Reid family: So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Reid was quite an interesting lady. I was amazed at her memory of the people, places and especially the dates that events took place. I always enjoyed talking with her.
Rocky & Joan Dillow
Condolences to the Reid
Condolences to the Reid family on a life well lived and loved. I remember Jennie's smile and wonderful hospitality.
Condolences to the Reid
Condolences to the Reid family for your loss.
So sorry for your lose, I still and always have had memories of you mother and the entire family, and all the baseball games in the field across from her home in Doe Run
Jim and Eileen Dillow