Connie Granneman Reed (November 30, 1951-December 31, 2021) was born at the US Naval hospital in the Panama Canal zone. She is preceded in heaven by her mother Mary Fern Granneman and is survived by her father Ralph Granneman, husband Dan Reed, daughter Jessica Karcher (Donnie), brother and sister-in-law Glen and Edie Reed (Alec & Adam), sister-in-law Carla Nachtsheim, and many cousins/family members in the Midwest. As a Navy family, Connie and her parents lived in many places during her childhood and spent a lot of time in her parents’ home state of Iowa. In 1969 she graduated from Monterey High School in CA. From there she went on to attend the University of Florida College of Nursing where she graduated in 1975. She then became a RN and worked in the NICU at Shands Hospital. She met her husband Dan, who also attended the University of Florida and they married in Gainesville in 1978. After Dan graduated in 1979, they moved to the Dunedin/Palm Harbor area where her in-laws Thomas and Evelyn Reed lived. Connie became a pediatric nurse for many years and was with Clearwater Pediatrics for most of her career until she eventually decided to make a career move to a travel reservationist at AAA Palm Harbor. Connie was the most thoughtful and caring person anyone could meet. She was very involved in her daughter’s schooling, activities and especially Jessica’s swimming career, where Connie met many wonderful lifetime friends. She and her husband Dan spent a lot of early mornings and weekends at the pool. She loved the Florida Gators, the beach, bald eagles, crafts, church, throwing parties, cooking her delicious meals, meeting new people and helping others. Connie will be dearly missed by so many, but we hope to honor her memory by raising money for the Connie Granneman Reed Memorial Scholarship at the University of Florida School of Nursing.
For more information and/or to donate, please visit www.gofundme.com/f/conniereed.
Due to the rise in covid cases, for right now there will be no public celebration or service.
Katy Shultman
January 13, 2022, 4:12 pm
Growing up Mrs. Reed made everything so special..no matter the event she was always prepared! If you where having a hard time she knew what to say to make you feel better, it’s so easy to see why Jessica is so amazing.. she had such an amazing mom!
Connie Frahm
January 13, 2022, 4:57 pm
So sorry , for your loss , what a lovely person , she was , had just connected with her on Facebook, I was Uncle Deans, and Aunt Marges niece on Deans side, he would always like to get us together, when I would spend time with them , we were the same age, and we were both Connie’s , we had some fun play times together, when we were young , still remember, when it was bedtime, and we would get into our giggle sessions, like all little girls do, and then. We would see Aunt Marge standing by the door, knew what that meant Prayers to you all that God, will help heal your pain, during this difficult time , Take Care 🙏✝️
Patti Kolp
January 13, 2022, 6:08 pm
Connie and I met when I first moved to Florida. Connie and I attended an orientation to Helen Ellis hospital. We both worked there briefly when she found a part time job at Clw Pediatrics. I then joined the group,as pediatrics was my chosen field,as it was hers. What a wonderful friend and nurse Connie was always, very kind and knowledgeable. I am missing her greatly. Many prayers ❤️🙏🏻for her and her family and friends. Rest easy Connie, Patti
Libby
January 13, 2022, 8:39 pm
Mama Reed was the best. Like Katy said above she was always prepared for anything and always with a smile! I will miss her soo very much
Willemina Flowers
January 13, 2022, 10:22 pm
Always a smile and welcoming word, she never met a stranger. Sorry for your loss, she is rejoicing in heaven.
Ochs Margaret
January 14, 2022, 4:04 pm
Jessica, Dan, Ralph and all your family. My heart is broken for your loss and I know Connie would have chosen to stay a little longer if that had been the plan for her. She will alway be with you when you need her. Reach out and she will be there. She loved her family deeply and loved her friends the same. I am so happy that I could call her a friend and got to make many memories with her and a you Jessica when we lived in Ridgemoor. Even though we saw so very little of each other when we returned, it was okay for she was a friend you call and go right back to where you had left off last time together. Rest In Peace Connie, you are misses and you are loved.
Suzanne Wirsching
April 26, 2022, 2:30 pm
Oh my, I just found out about Connie’s passing. I am so sorry to hear of that. I sang at your mom and dad’s wedding. Mike and I were such good friends and Connie was a beautiful friend, I will always thank God for her. My prayers are with you all. Suzanne Wirsching