Martha Leona Reed

Martha (Marti) Reed age 70 of Perry passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 31st from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory-Perry Chapel.

Marti was born in Winterset, IA on May 17, 1954 the daughter of Clarence & Leona (Cutshall) Smith. She lived the majority of her life in Perry.

Marti married Randy on June 2nd, 1972 in Van Meter and welcomed two children David & Tracy.

Marti's passion was family history and was known as the "family history nut." She loved digging into the family tree and putting on family reunions each year. She loved her family, fur babies, and grand fur babies with all her heart. She enjoyed reading, having a garden, canning and attending scrapbook events with her daughter.

Marti will be lovingly remembered by her husband Randy of Perry, son; David Reed of Perry, daughter; Tracy (Mike) Murphy of Perry, her dog Mollie, and grand puppies; Maggie, Otto, and Bella. Sister; Grace Cooley from Des. Moines, and other extended family and friends that will miss her dearly.

Marti was proceeded in death by her parents; Clarence and Leona Smith, sister; Marcia Lawrence, brothers; Dwayne Rogers, Terry Smith, grand puppy; Maddie, and other extended family and friends.