Bertha Rebecca Lockhart Reed

Bertha Rebecca Lockhart Reed, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Born in Covington, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Willie Clyde Lockhart and Beulah Mae Redman Lockhart.

Throughout her life, Bertha devoted herself to caring for others, first for her husband, Ernest Lee Reed Sr., whom she married in 1961, and later for her aging parents. Following their passing, she moved to Maryland, where she began working as a hotel room attendant. Her dedication and strong work ethic led to a nearly 20-year relationship with Dr. Mirza and Mrs. Amina Baig, initially as their housekeeper and ultimately as a cherished member of their family.

While living in Maryland, Bertha became an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens, loyally cheering on her teams—and never hesitating to question the players' efforts or the opposing teams' sportsmanship when things weren't going her way. She also enjoyed word search puzzles and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy; often solving the puzzles before the contestants.

Following a lymphoma diagnosis, Bertha moved to Richmond in 2020 to live with her son and his family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Ernest Lee Reed Sr.; her parents; and her siblings, Raymond Wilfred Lockhart, James Bertrand Lockhart, and Janice Kay Lockhart Wiseman. She is survived by her son, Robert Reed, and his wife, Pam; her granddaughter, Sophie Reed; her sister, Venice Adelia Lockhart Shipley, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:00PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral

Home with Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from 6:00-7:00PM at Arritt Funeral Home.

Interment will be at the Alleghany Memorial Park following the funeral service.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at arrittfuneralhome.com