Elsa Maxine Reid

July 7, 1931 – May 15, 2018

Elsa(Max) was the youngest child of Charles W. Sydnor and Loraina A. (Saunders) Sydnor. Max was instrumental in opening and running Reid Laboratories a groundbreaking minority owned business at the time. After leaving there she went on to work at DePaul hospital where she worked as a supervisor for more than 20 years.

She was proceeded in death by both her parents Wesley and Loraina, siblings Eloise (Louis) Chaves, Phyllis M. Johnson, George E. Sydnor, Williams S. Sydnor, Clara B. Cockrell, Ernst M Sydnor and Flora Y. Woodson.

She leaves to cherish her memories, Sandra Lynn (Thomas) Reid-Smith, Kim Reid, Clyde (Sharnell) Reid and Janette Reid. Five grandchildren – Adam, Bethany and Rebekah Reid and Thomas and Sydney Smith and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives.

Condolences may be sent to the family:

8609 Millet Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63114

Donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network can be made in memory of Elsa M. Reid @ www.pancan.org