Arbadella Ann “Arbie” Reed, age 89, of Washington, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Halcyon House following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Assembly of God Church in Washington, with Pastor Dave Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Keota Cemetery. Calling hours will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home, with the family present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been established for Halcyon House for the purchase of small kitchen appliances. Online condolences may be sent for Arbie’s family at www.jonesfh.com.

Arbie was born on February 2, 1937, in Ollie, Iowa, the daughter of Harry Raymond and Hazel Mae (Faris) Weber. She graduated from Richland High School in 1954. On February 2, 1957, Arbie was united in marriage to James Walter Reed.

Arbie and Jim spent most of their married lives together in the Keota area, having lived on their farm in rural Keota and moved to town in 1999. They later relocated to Washington eight years ago. Family and faith were at the center of her life. Arbie was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in raising her family, and she attended Assembly of God Church in Washington. She loved cooking and baking, and also enjoyed shopping, especially at thrift stores. Above all else, Arbie cherished spending time with her children and growing family.

She is survived by her son, Michael “Mike” (Hope) Reed of Keota, Iowa; daughter, Linda Ahrens of Keota Iowa; daughter, Katherine (Jerome) Jaeger of South English, Iowa; and son, Mark (Robin) Reed of Keota, Iowa; along with 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. 

Arbie was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, in 2025; her parents; daughter, Theresa Reed; brother, Gilbert Weber; and sister, Donna Baker.