Hilda Mae Gildenmeister (nee: Reed) 91, of Elyria passed away Monday April 4, 2011 at Legacy Place in Twinsburg. She was born April 21, 1919 in Elyria where she had resided most of her life. Hilda enjoyed spending time with her family, and was an avid reader. Survivors include a daughter; Carol McGraw of Lorain and one son; Kip (Georgia) of Twinsburg. She is also survived by six grandchildren; Clifford and William Mueller, Kip and Travis McGraw, Claudia and Dawn Gildenmeister, and several great grandchildren. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband; Clifford "Kip" on April 6, 1998, a son; Thomas (Judy), a granddaughter; Beverly Bender, a brother; Howard Reed and her parents; Harry and Olive (nee: Phelps) Reed. Private funeral services were held. Burial was at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Memorial contributions in Hilda's memory can be made to American Heart Association Northeast Ohio Affiliate 1689 E. 115th St. Cleveland, OH 44106-3988. The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626 handled funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercadofuneralhome.com