Velvet Star Reed

Velvet Star Reed, age 65, of Spurlock Road, Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Pioneer Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Flemingsburg.

Born September 15, 1961, in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of the late Forest Everett Reed and Evelyn Florence Tolinson Reed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion of 21 years, Eugene Gallagher; one sister, Betty Robyn Stamper; and a brother-in-law, Danny Brown.

She is survived by her son, Darrell Lee Reed; her brother, Clifford Pete Reed of Hillsboro; two sisters, Dianna Brown of Hillsboro and Thelma Jean Ormes of Brooksville; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Velvet was a homemaker and formerly operated an in-home daycare. She loved crafting, cooking, raising and caring for her flowers. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hutton Funeral Home with Brother Richard Ingle officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Hutton Funeral Home, 7634 Hillsboro Road, Hillsboro, KY 41049.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hutton Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs.

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