Lavonne "Annie" Reid
March 25, 1949 — September 30, 2024
Lavonne “Annie” Reid
Altoona, Iowa
Lavonne Ann Reid, 75, passed away September 30, 2024. Annie was born March 25, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Jacqueline Bagg. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967. Annie married Denny Reid on March 29, 1969 and they were married for 24 years.
Annie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She never missed one of her grandchildren’s activities. Annie also enjoyed spending time with her best friend group “The Babs” whom she was friends with for over 50 years. Annie never met a stranger. She was a mom to everyone, very bubbly, giving, and genuinely loved life.
She is survived by her three children, Bert Reid, Toad “Dennis” Reid, and DeDe (Jeff) Shannon; daughter-in-law, Angela; grandchildren, Cedie, Kennedie (Blake), MJ, Brianna, Colby (Rachel), Jensen, Kinley, CJ, and Cruise; four great grandchildren; brother, Bob Bagg; and her best friends “The Babs”.
Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Denny Reid; and parents, Bob and Jackie Bagg; and brother, Jerry Bagg.
Family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a time of prayer and sharing of memories from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 4 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Please honor Annie by dressing casual and wear your favorite animal print.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the Galactosemia Foundation and Glioblastoma Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michelle Osborn
10/09/2024
I am so sorry to hear of Annie's passing💔 She was such a character, never a dull moment with her around! She will truly be missed❤️
Wendy Mullin
10/03/2024
I just heard about Annie passing. I am do deeply sorry for your loss. Annie was one of the best people I have ever known and one of my favorite residents ever. Her and I used to talk every day. She was so funny and kind even though she used to say that she was just an ol' east side b**** and she definitely wasn't afraid to tell you what she thought. The world will not be as good without her in it and I will miss her very much!
Lori Bagg Bolduc
10/02/2024
My heart is broken for the loss of this amazing lady . My favorite childhood memories are visiting
Family in Des Moines and the trips they made to NH .. I can still hear your laugh and how you made fun of our “ accent” .. Till we meet again cousin !
Angela Micheletti
10/02/2024
No one I know loves her grandkids more passionately than she does. Baseball games won’t be the same without the calls and texts about the boys and their at bats. I love you, Annie, and I’ll miss you for my whole life. I’ll be seeing you ♥️⚾️
Molly (Bernard) Weber
10/02/2024
So sorry to hear this. I remember Annie from going to her and my cousin Denny’s house as a child. She was such a sweet person.
Carrie Mills
10/02/2024
A great woman, friend & "Mom" that was never afraid to speak her mind. One of the best. We love you so much, Annie & will miss you dearly. Give 'em hell up there!
Paula askelson
10/02/2024
I’m so so sorry for your loss.
I met Annie thru my sister, Phyllis Taylor, who Annie became a dear friend and neighbor to my sister at Meadow Vista.
One day I couldn’t reach Phyllis and I panicked. I called Annie and she came with me to check on Phyllis. She held me and patted my back while I cried after we found she’d gone to work at the Pantry!
I’ve recently moved to Meadow Vista myself. She was the first resident to come over and give me a hug when I moved in.
I was so looking forward to being friends and neighbors.
She was a lovely lovely person.
Corry Kulisky
10/02/2024
I knew Annie for several years as a neighbor at Meadow Vista. She was a very good friend. And so loyal. Once you were Annie’s friend, it was as forever. After an incident involving my grandsons and a “not so nice neighbor “, Annie was more offended by it than anyone! She was someone I could count on. It was an honor to know her. I already miss her.