Doris J. Reid 1925-2020

She was born March 19, 1925, in Youngstown. Jean graduated from South High School in 1943. She was an only child. She was the daughter of Dorothy Jean Lighthizer and Dr. Robert G. Mossman.

Jean was raised by her parents, Bert D. and Dorothy Lighthizer Gamble. Jean had worked three years at Strouss-Hirshberg and two years at Dollar Bank.

Jean started selling Avon in 1961 door to door, and on April 1, 2011, was honored at a dinner of 200 women for selling Avon for 50 years. In recognition of her dedicated service, she was inducted into Avon’s Lifetime President’s Club. She had earned 34 Mrs. Albee Award figurines (since 1978) for high sales. She was also awarded two Spirit of Avon awards. Many of her customers became dear friends to her through the years.

Jean married Daniel M. Reid of Youngstown, Aug. 31, 1946; they were blessed with 50 years of marriage until his passing July 22, 1996.

Jean and Danny made their home in Liberty Township in 1949. Danny was a staff sergeant in World War II. He was part of the 3937th Quartermaster Gasoline Supply Company, attached to General George Patton’s U.S. Third Army in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

Jean was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church in Liberty. She was an active member of the Commercial Shearing “Soar” Retirees. She loved playing the organ and piano. She loved collecting porcelain dolls and figurines. She was extremely interested in family history and genealogy and delighted in talking about recollections of her past with her family. She was a direct descendant of Lt. James Williamson, a Revolutionary War officer in the 7th PA Regiment Continental Line. Lt. Williamson was personally appointed by General George Washington in February 1778, while at Valley Forge, with the task of recruiting in Cumberland Co. PA to bolster the Continental Line.

Jean was a loving mother and will be sorely missed by family and friends.

She leaves behind her three children, Ronald (Jan) of Newton Falls, Robert (Eva) of Baltimore, Ohio and Diana (Randy) Gains of Youngstown; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson.

In compliance with pandemic guidelines, there will be no calling hours and funeral arrangements will be limited to the immediate family. Jean’s interment will be in Lake Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Saturday, April 11.

The family offers its heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of the Valley of Youngstown and Humility House.

Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.

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