Virginia B. Reid

April 26, 1927 - February 1, 2021

Virginia B. Reid of Pleasanton, CA passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1927 in Evansville, IN and grew up traveling around the county with her father’s work. Despite moving from place to place, Virginia had always considered Texas home where she was welcomed by her extended families of the Bradshaws, Barkers and Hollandsworths. Virginia will rest in peace at The Chapel of the Light in Fresno, CA (www.chapelofthelight.com) where she will join her husband of 47 years, Leslie N. Reid who passed away in 1990 Virginia lived in Fresno, CA for 64 years. She was a librarian at Fresno County Library for over 50 years. Virginia was a huge part of the creation of the San Joaquin Valley Information Center started several decades ago, and was honored by the state of California for her accomplishments. Virginia is still well known in the Library system today. She also did the research involved in books written by 3 well known authors. No matter where Virginia traveled, she had to “check out” the local library. Virginia has spent the past 10 years living in Pleasanton, CA to be near her granddaughter, Eryn, and her great-grandchildren. She was a volunteer at Lydiksen Elementary Schools where she faithfully filed papers and chatted with students. To the students and parents, she was known as ‘Gramma’. She enjoyed going to the Pleasanton Senior Center for lunches and bingo and other activities. Virginia has always been a very thoughtful and caring person who touched a lot of lives. Virginia was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Carrie Karikka, son Terry Reid & his wife Phyllis, granddaughter, Eryn Neidle & her husband Craig, grandson Kurt Karikka & wife Sandy, great-granddaughters Ariana Karikka & Sarah Neidle, and great-grandson Joshua Neidle. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Virginia’s name to: Your Local Library Meals on Wheels: www.spectrumcs.org/donate Pleasanton Senior Center: www.ssptv.org/donate.html A celebration of life will take place over Zoom on February 13, 2021 at 10:30am (PT) 1:30pm (ET). Please use the link below to join us in remembering the life of Virginia Reid. Zoom Link: Please click the link below to join. If on a mobile device or tablet, you may need to download the Zoom app first. If there are technical difficulties, please contact Eryn at 925-819-6131. Join Zoom Meeting https://pleasantonusd.zoom.us/j/82108689987 Meeting ID: 821 0868 9987 One tap mobile +12133388477,,82108689987# US (Los Angeles) +16692192599,,82108689987# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles) +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 821 0868 9987 Find your local number: https://pleasantonusd.zoom.us/u/kmE4hKgF8