Erma Reames

REAMES, ERMAErma Gene Spuds Reames, of Roswell, NM, died at 8:10 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Although she had just recently moved to Springfield, Roswell was always going to be her home. Spuds was born December 4, 1929 in Roswell, the daughter of Henry A. and Gladys M. George Ashcraft. She married Edward S. Reames on October 10, 1948 he preceded her in death.

Spuds was a graduate of Roswell Senior High School in 1948. She was employed, until her retirement after 32 years of service, by the Mountain Bell Telephone Company, serving in many positions, but most proudly as Chief Operator. Spuds attended First Baptist Church in Roswell all of her life, and loved attending her Sunday School Class. She was a charter member of the Pioneers Telephone Jinglebob Club, and was awarded the Timothy Award, the highest award for service performed within the community. Spuds was also a charter member of the Telco Federal Credit Union, to which she served on the Board of Directors, the Supervisory Committee and the Credit Committee over the years. She was also a member of the Soroptimist Organization for Women. Spuds enjoyed oil painting, and playing cards and dominoes with her friends in the retirement community, but most importantly spending time with her children, grandchildren and her family.

Spuds was preceded in death by her parents brother, Wilburn Ray Ashcraft sister, Lula Marie Ashcraft her niece, Charlene May Ashcraft and her granddaughter, Cassie Lee Lord.

She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela husband, Paul Brown of Springfield, IL, and Sandra husband, Mac, deceased Titus of Roswell, NM grandchildren, Scott wife, Jamie Brown, Kelly husband, Scott Stotlar, Jamie husband, Woodrow Baker, all of Springfield, IL, and Tiffany Titus of Albuquerque, NM eight great grandchildren sister, Ollia May Snowden of Denver, CO brother, Harold W. Ashcraft of Roswell, NM and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Spuds was loved by all that knew her she was proud of the fact that she never knew a stranger. Her heart was golden, and as big as the Grand Canyon. Spuds was one of the most caring individuals you could ever be lucky enough to know. She always made sure everyone she knew was remembered on their birthdays with a card and a caring, thoughtful word. Spuds headed up just about every one of her high school class reunionsshe loved a good party and having fun. Those of us who knew her will miss her.

A memorial service for Spuds will be held at First Baptist Church, 500 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, NM Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 11 a.m.

The family is asking that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church.

Cremation was accorded by Lincoln Land Cremation Society.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel

Online condolences may be made to www.lagronefuneralchapel.com

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