Lillian Reid

Lillian Reid May 30, 1922 - June 17, 2017 Lillian Reid, age 95, of St. Augustine, passed away on June 17, 2017 at her home. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to Albert and Mary Robinson on May 30, 1922. Lillian graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and Jones Business College. In 1943 she married Stuart W. Reid at Snyder Memorial Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Her husband was a military man and she traveled with him, living in many U.S. cities and Europe. Her daughter, Sharyn was born in Munich, when her husband was stationed in Germany. After returning to the states her son, Stuart Wayne, was born at Fort Riley, Kansas. Lillian worked for the government eight times, for the U.S. Weather Bureau, Internal Revenue, Social Security, VA, Air Force and Army several times, including Army Headquarters in Liege, Belgium. Upon her husband’s retirement in 1961 they moved to St. Augustine and lived in the same house since 1961. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for 30 years and was a soprano soloist. She was active with Flagler Hospital Auxiliary for over 30 years with 21, 000 hours. Lillian founded and directed the singing group “Mem-o-ries” all members of the auxiliary. She also founded the LOR (Ladies of the Ribbion) a service organization here in St. Augustine, all wives of the members of the MOWW (Military Order of World Wars). She established Chapters of the LOR in Orlando, Bradenton and Homestead. She was a life member and past president of the Flagler Hospital Auxiliary. A member and past president of the Women’s Club of St. Augustine and “Woman of the year” in 1991. Also past president of the Scimitars (Shriner’s wives). Lillian had numerous awards in music and volunteer service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Stuart W. Reid; daughter, Sharyn Holley; brother, Elmer Robinson. She is survived by her son, Stuart Wayne Reid; 2 granddaughters, Samantha Reiman and Nicolette Reid; 1 great granddaughter, Colleen Johnson; 1 great grandson, Nicolas Reiman and 5 nieces, Elice, Gail, Connie, Shelby and Patty. Burial will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Busnell, FL, where she will be buried next to her husband, with a private service. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.