Reid Elley's Obituary
Reid Phillips Elley, born 2 September 2009, in Austell, GA, was called home to the Lord on 13 June 2010. After nine months in the hospital, Reid lost his courageous fight and was overcome by the challenges of a premature birth. Reid’s presence was all too brief but he brought joy and courage to his family and loved ones each day he was with us. Reid is survived by his parents Chad and Kristen Elley, Smyrna, GA; grandparents Ben & Georgia Elley, Sunset, SC, Bill and Carol Hart, Woodlands, TX, and John Bell, Leavenworth, KS; Great grandmother Maxine Hinton, Manhattan, KS; Aunts and Uncles Todd and Jennifer Williams of Atlanta; Brian and Shannon Pagel of Alpharetta; David and Erica Mills, San Antonio, TX; Great Aunts and Uncles George and Nicole Elley, Tempe, AZ; Tom and Debbie Phillips, Manhattan, KS; and numerous cousins. Services will be held on 17 June 2010 at 1pm at the Davis-Struempf Chapel. Visitations will be held from 11am to 1pm. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in memory of Reid Phillips Elley. Donations may be mailed to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Attention: Steven Wagner, 1687 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.
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