Margaret Jean Reed, of Belvidere, IL departed this earthly life May 27, 2024. She was born November 23, 1952 in Brownsville, TN the daughter of James and Callie Boyd. Margaret lived in Rockford 53 years coming from Brownsville.  She married Willie Louis Reed, July 8, 1970. Margaret was employed as a labor clerk by Valspar Paint Company 28 years before retiring. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church serving as a bible study teacher for several years and former Deaconess. Margaret was also a member CASA as an advocate for children. She was also a member of BSF bible study, serving as teacher. Margaret  graduated from Carver High School in Brownsville.

Margaret leaves to cherish many loving memories, her husband, Willie; two daughters, Monica Reed and Tracee Iverson; son, Shawn (Pamela) Reed; five grandchildren, Christopher Reed, Corinne Reed and Monaleto Iverson Jr; David Brown and Richard (Alexandra) Brown; 2 great grandchildren; five sisters, Janet (Darryl) Mitchell, Deborah Thornton, Annette (Jerry) Bradford, Karen (Wyde) Edwards and Kay (Donnie) King; six brothers, Danny (Andrea) Mann, David (Carla) Mann, Paul (Janice) Mann, Don Mann, David Boyd and Stacy ( Angela ) Boyd; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends; including god daughter, Jessica Thomas. She was predeceased by her parents; three sisters, Sandra Tyus, Diane Robertson and Billie Mann; and four brothers, James, Michael and Ulysses Boyd and Larry Shaw.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday June 7, 2024 at Pilgrim Baptist Church 1703 S. Central Ave.  Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Doors  will be open from 12:00 noon until the time of service.

Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.