Recent Obituaries

Our mother, Carol Jean Reid, earned her wings on September 22, 2022, at 63. Born in Sacramento, CA, but was raised in Central District Seattle, WA. Carol was a vibrant woman with a radiant smile who loved music, dancing, serving people and attending church. She was predeceased by her mother, Willie Pearl Watkins, who passed on November 26, 2018; she was 89 and is survived by her children Willie Seals, III, Donisha Humphrey, and Lonnie Alexander, her seven grandchildren: Josiah Seals, Jacobi Seals, Justus Seals, Amariah McKinney, Joshua Alexander, LaniRae Alexander, and Sterling Alexander, her sister Jacqueline Holmes, and brother Ronald Hodges. The family will have a private viewing on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 11 am-12 pm at Cady Cremation and Funeral 8418 S 222nd St, Kent, WA 98031. Instead of flowers in honor of Carol Jean's memory, please consider donating to benefit Downtown Emergency Service Center, and any donation will help make an impact. See Link https://gofund.me/5076baf1

More information about Downtown Emergency Service Center: The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) works to end the homelessness of vulnerable people, particularly those with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment and housing, we give people the opportunity to reach their highest potential. At DESC, uncommon efforts produce uncommon results that eliminate homelessness, one person at a time.