Loretta Ann Baldwin Reep, 73, of Columbia, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Born January 16, 1942 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Pauline Daisy Cook Baldwin. She was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church. Loretta loved working in her garden and was known as a caring and loving person. She was retired from Dick Smith Automotive.

Survivors include a son, James "Eddie" Reep (Sandy); grandchildren, James, Benjamin, Ray, and Nikki Reep; brother, James "Jimmy" Baldwin; sisters, Naomi Baker (Wayne) and Kathy Bush; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Ray Reep.

A service for Mrs. Reep will be held at 3 o'clock, Saturday, May 2nd at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2659 Two Notch Road, Columbia with The Rev. Lee Butler officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will precede in Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery. Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, is assisting the family.