Erma Lea Reed, 86, of Independence, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born on December 20, 1936, to George and Florence "Flo" Sheppard.

Erma enjoyed quilting and gardening and she loved spending time with her family.  She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Erma is survived by husband, Russell Baxter; daughters, Sharon Hainline, Shevaun Kaufman; stepdaughters, Karla Allen, Kathy Baxter; grandson, Kevin Hainline; brother, Dean Sheppard; other family and many friends.

Erma was preceded in death by sons, Stewart and Spencer Reed; stepson, Dennis Baxter; and a sister.

Graveside services will be 2:00PM, Monday, March 6, 2023, at Wesley Cemetery, Willard.