In loving memory, Alice (Janette) King Reed Miller passed peacefully at the age of 98 years in Ormond Beach, Florida on Dec 1, 2022. Janette was the daughter of Albert (Leon) King and Marietta Phillips, born on January 2, 1924 in Batavia, New York.
Janette met her husband, John W. Reed in 1938 at a skating rink at the age of 14. They were married 4 years later on December 10, 1942. Janette worked as a switchboard operator to support her husband while he completed his college degree. They went on to have 3 children: Leon, Barbara and Marilyn.
Janette was a strong and resilient woman, following her husband by train to different military bases across the US during his training in World War II. Janette was a gifted seamstress, ahead of her time when she designed and wore her own women’s pants. The family camped for pleasure, traveling across the US and Canada, all the while teaching her children many life lessons. Janette returned to the workplace working for Xerox Corporation, once her children reached middle school to ensure that all of them had the opportunity to attend college. Janette always put her family first.
After the passing of her husband, she married John P. Miller and enjoyed 17 years of companionship and travel before he passed.
Janette is survived by her son, Leon Reed (Denise) and her daughter, Marilyn Meeske (Steven). She was pre-deceased by her other daughter, Barbara McCoy and brother, Richard King of Batavia, NY. She leaves her 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A private family celebration of life will be held at the convenience of family. If anyone wishes to donate in her memory, Halifax Hospice of Daytona Beach, Florida at https://halifaxhealth.org/services/continuing-care/hospice-care/
