Palma Reed, 67, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of Kenneth C. Reed, with whom she had celebrated 44 years of marriage this past January 21 ^st . Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Earl A. and Virginia DeGeorge Seibert.

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother; she is survived by her husband as well as her daughter, Stacey L. wife of  Sean P. Reed of Walker, LA; her son Todd A.  husband of Suzanne Reed of Landisville, and her 5 grandchildren: Eryn, Quinlan, Cameron, Liam, and Savannah. She is also survived by her sister, Darlene V., wife of Robert Curnow of Spokane, WA.

Palma had been a supervisor for Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 for 20 years. Prior to this, she had taught at Sacred Heart Parochial School. She had been involved with the  ARC of Lancaster County and had served as a member of the Council for Exceptional Children.

She was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, where she was a member of the choir and the ladies auxiliary. Palma also was involved with Marriage Encounters and PreCANA for the Diocese of Harrisburg for 18 years.

Palma was long time supporter of Hospice of Lancaster County.

She was a 1968 graduate of Millersville University, where she earned a BS in Elementary Special Education. In 1988, she attained her Masters Degree there also in Special Education and a Supervisors Certificate in Special Education.

She enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 530-630PM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 630PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Palma's memory to The ARC of Lancaster, 630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601. To send an online condolence, please visit : SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 872-5041