Rose Ann Reed, retired bank manager

Rose Ann Reed, 76, of Lewes passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at her home.  She was born Thursday, May 21, 1942, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Thomas J. Reed and Sally J. Reed. 

She was a proud graduate of Conrad High School and proudly represented the state of Delaware in the 1960 Miss Universe Pageant. She worked for many years as a loan officer and bank manager at Suburban Bank, Annapolis, Md. In later years, she worked as an interior designer for C & E Furniture. In her free time, Rose Ann could often be found decorating or shopping in search of just the right piece. Once that was in order, she loved to entertain friends. She also enjoyed traveling, dancing, Elvis and a trip to the slots. Rose Ann was a loving and devoted wife, mother, aunt, cousin and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew her.  

Rose Ann is survived by her loving husband, Matthew "Skip" Spinella; her daughter, Karyn Lyn Keay-Otte and her husband Patrick of Akron, Ohio;  her favorite uncle Winvert Jarrell; and numerous stepchildren, aunts, uncles and cousins. 

A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will immediately follow services at Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, 6486 Bay Road, Frederica. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Rose Ann Reed’s name to the Tunnell Cancer Center, Patient Special Needs Fund, c/o Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. 

Please visit Rose Ann's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.