Delma Pearl Reeder

My Buckhannon

February 9, 2023

Delma Pearl Reeder, age 93, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born in Tallmansville, West Virginia and retired as a Register Nurse.

Delma was predeceased by her parents: William and Ova Benson, and two brothers: Babe Benson and Clare Benson; and her loving husband of 53 years, Calvin Reeder. Survivors include her son, Robert (Sandra) Benson; daughter, Ellen Reeder; three grandchildren: Mike, Zackary and Annie; great-grandson, Myers; and a host of extended family and friends.

Delma will be laid to rest back home in the fall of 2023 in Bailey Cemetery, Upshur County, West Virginia.

Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hollyhillfunerals.com.

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