Patricia Schmidlin Reed

Patricia Schmidlin Reed, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday November 27, 2025, at her home in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Formerly of Malvern, PA, Pat was born in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Arthur Schmidlin and Marjorie Schmidlin.

An avid golfer, Pat enjoyed gardening and playing tennis.  She also enjoyed playing cards and dominos with her children and grandchildren.  Everyone knew Pat for her calm demeanor, kindness to others and her incredible sense of humor.

In addition to her parents, Pat is preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Reed Sheridan; brothers, Robert Schmidlin and Ronald Schmidlin; mother and father-in-law, Mary and William C. Reed; son-in-law, Eric Wise; sister-in-law, Mary Reed Shaw.

Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, John Reed of Murrells Inlet, SC; daughter, Susan Reed Wise of Newark, DE; son, John Reed, Jr and his spouse, Laura of Malvern, PA; twin sister, Polly Cross of Whitehouse, OH; son in law, Richard Sheridan of Davidsonville, MD; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be scheduled at a later date with day and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Pat’s name to a favorite charity of your choice.

The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Tidelands Health – Oncology, especially Dr. Sara Adams and also to Crescent Hospice for their compassion and care of Pat and her family.

Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, SC (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.

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