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In memory of
Mama Bear Melanie "“Mama Bear”" Reed, I
October 26, 1959 - February 1, 2025
Oct 26, 1959 - Feb 1, 2025
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$500
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Timeline
Born
October 26th, 1959
Had a child, Melanie Madden
May 22nd, 1979
Angola, IN
Had a child, Tasha Mears
August 29th, 1988
Sturgis, MI
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Updates
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Obituary
Melanie Reed, born in Kendallville, Indiana to Osie and Chester Coburn on October 26th, 1959, passed February 1st, 2025. She is survived by mother Osie and sister Jill, and her husband of thirty-two years, Timothy Reed Sr.; Nine children; Timothy II, Tarina, Christopher, Scott, Melanie a.k.a. Missi, Cameron, Tasha, Trent, and Tristan, ; Several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
She loved nature, animals, especially her dogs, dancing for no reason, rocks, cartoons, her friends, motorcycles, and once …
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Please don't come with a heavy heart... For "Mama Bear" is a Light Spirit... Her fae honors the Earth... Don't come with shadows of pain... In Here, please drop a rock... So that when you are swinging in time with her, you're memories will never be lost...
MAY 4TH, 2025... THE REED FAMILY FARM - 19612 MINTDALE ROAD, STURGIS, MICHIGAN 49091...
My Coven, please wear your colors and be prepared to carry a torch...
Anyone else, please feel free to bring your guitars, or any instrument and a voice to honor my Mother.
Also, meat will be provided by Our Dog, Buddy, apparently ya'll gettin' some opossum! Just kidding, I'm making real food, but if you would like to bring a dish to pass, that would help out...
Memories & condolences
She was my second momma. She was my mom’s best friend as her daughter is mine. She let me know when I was wrong and lov…
She was my second momma. She was my mom’s best friend as her daughter is mine. She let me know when…
She was my second momma. She was my mom’s best friend as her dau…
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What was Melanie's favorite color?
Opalecent
Opalecent
Opalecent
What causes did Melanie care about most?
Suicide, Animal Cruelty, Mental Illness, Cancer, etc.
Suicide, Animal Cruelty, Mental Illness, Cancer, etc.
Suicide, Animal Cruelty, Mental Illness, Cancer, etc.
What were Melanie's favorite local spots?
Home. And Home. And Home.
Home. And Home. And Home.
Home. And Home. And Home.
What were Melanie's favorite vacation spots?
Washington State
Washington State
Washington State
Survived by
Timothy Reed
Spouse
Melanie Madden
Daughter
Tasha Mears
Daughter
Trent Mears
Son
Tristen Reed
Son
Tarina Reed
Step-daughter
Timothy Reed II
Step-son
Christopher Reed
Step-son
Scott Reed
Step-son
Cameron St. Andrew
Step-son
Nova Nikole Amor Patton
Granddaughter
Melanie Madden
Daughter
Amanda Hoard
Daughter
Annastazia Ward
Granddaughter
Pandora Holm
Granddaughter
Alazander Chester James Downing
Grandson
Carson Daniel John Patton
Grandson
Predeceased by
Chester Coburn
Father
Timothy Coburn
Brother
Teresa Coburn
Sister
Jennifer Van Hoozer
Niece
Harold Bishton
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