Helen L. “Sugar Reed” Kearns, of Columbus died May 21, 2012 at Mt. Carmel. She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Goldie (Tomlinson) Reed; siblings, Ronald, Dick, Betty, Jean and Jimbo. She is survived by her children, David “Bill” Fowler, Sharon (John) Cox and Lisa (Danny) Locklear; grandchildren, Shawna, Jason, Jamie, Jennifer, Tabitha, Shane, Danielle and Tannah and 11 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday May 25, 2012 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville, with Pastor Steve Palmer officiating.