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Katherine (Katie) Elizabeth (Kellams) Reed, 42, died Saturday, November 19th, 2022, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital after complications from Influenza and Pneumonia. Katie was born April 25th, 1980 in Bloomington, Indiana to Christina (Fox) Kellams and the late Marc Kellams. Katie lit up every room she entered. Her kindness and empathy, her beautiful smile and her striking eyes warmed all of those that engaged with her. She was one of the most kind and generous people, donating to those in need, volunteering at the church, and spending time in her Children’s classroom. Upon her passing, she was an organ donor, helping to save and enhance the quality of life. She loved animals, especially her beloved dogs Charlie, Moose and Ginger. Katie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Katie and her loving husband Ryan Reed, have six children combined, whom she loved dearly: Bradford Dollens, Christian Dollens, Schuyler (Sky) Dollens, Mattilyn Reed, Allisyn Reed and William (Blake) Reed. Katie is also survived by her loving mother Christina, sister Sarah Lippman, brother-in-law Adam Lippman, nephews Mason Lippman and Maxwell Lippman, of Montclair, NJ and mother-in-law Elaine Reed. Katie was preceded in death by her sister Amy Kellams, her father Marc Kellams and her grandparents, Armal and Frances Kellams, and Philip and Clarabell Fox. Katie was a 1998 graduate of Bloomington High School North and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 2002 in Apparel Merchandising, with a minor in Business, from the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. She was also a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority at Indiana University. Post college, Katie moved to Milwaukee, WI where she worked as a buyer for Kohls Department Stores, followed by a buying role with Sears in Chicago, IL. After the birth of her three children, she moved back to Greenwood, IN to be closer to family. She most recently moved back to Bloomington, IN with her husband Ryan and their six children. Katie’s most recent positions included Director of Marketing and Communications at St. Barnabas, Administrative Assistant roles at Saints Francis and Clare Early Childhood Ministry, Parish and School and Resource Teacher at Marlin Elementary School. Visitation will be held at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 on Monday, November 28th from 4:00-8:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Bloomington, at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022, with the Fr. Thomas Kovatch officiating followed by a reception with the family immediately following. Burial will be during a private family service at a later date. The family wishes to acknowledge the excellent care that Katie received, and the personal medical care provided to her by the staff of IU Health - Bloomington Hospital. They also acknowledge with deepest gratitude the over-whelming outpouring of love, support and prayers lovingly provided during this time from so many members of the Bloomington Community and beyond. In lieu of flowers it was Katies wish that contributions be made to Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bloomington and on-line condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Katherine (Katie) Elizabeth (Kellams) Reed

April 25, 1980 - November 19, 2022