Peggy Lee

Reed

Peggy Lee Reed, 71, of Sweetwater, passed away on November 1, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.

Funeral services for Peggy will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at McCoy Chapel of Memories. A wake will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home.

Peggy was a longtime resident of Sweetwater, where she had lived for over 60 years, and also spent some time in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Sweetwater High School and devoted many years of service to the Texas Department of Human Services in Sweetwater, where she worked as a caseworker until her retirement. Peggy married Cleophus Reed, November 4th, 1996, in Sweetwater, TX. Cleophus preceded her in death on October 5, 2010.

Peggy was a loving and devoted mother to her daughter, Ashley, who was the center of her world. She was a member of Mount Rose Baptist Church and will be remembered for her love of children and the many years she spent helping raise her nieces. Her caring nature and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on those who knew her.

In her spare time, Peggy enjoyed shopping, sewing, and doing alterations. She also had a special fondness for a good wig and took pride in looking her best.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Nicole Johns; and her sisters, Ardell Delaney (Atkins), Karla Taylor , Dona F. Jordan, and Gwendolyn Atkins.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophus Reed; her parents, Lum and Mae Dee Atkins; three brothers, Bobby Raye Atkins, Plez "Rusty" Atkins, and Ronald Lee Atkins; and her sister, Dana K. Riggins.

All funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater, Texas. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.