Naomi D. Reed, 86

DOVER - Naomi D. Reed, of Dover, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 86.

Mrs. Reed was born June 25, 1921, in Smyrna, to the late Olin Bryan Davis and Hallie E. (Newton) Davis.

She was the owner/operator of Doris's Beauty Shop on State Street in Dover for many years, retiring in 1987.

After her retirement from the beauty salon, she worked part time in the Sears department store office.

Mrs. Reed was a member of the Delaware Hairdressers Association and was at one time president.

Mrs. Reed enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and word jumbles.

She was a big sports fan. She loved all the Philadelphia sports teams and also the Washington Redskins, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband of 66 years, Nelson B. Reed of Dover; two sons, Nelson Brian Reed of Felton and Ronald D. Reed of Hartly; three daughters, Deborah Archambault, Sandra Reed and Terri Hunter, all of Dover; her brother, William Davis of Cheswold; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be noon Monday in Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior.

Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.