About This Memory Space
This page was created for Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed illuminated the lives of everyone she encountered with her radiant beauty, infectious laughter, and profound wisdom, leaving an indelible mark of grace and unwavering love.
Born in Indianapolis on the last day of 1983, Kamya grew into a woman of remarkable strength and independence, shaped by a childhood that tested her resilience yet fueled her vibrant spirit. Her natural talents shone brightly in music, where her stunning voice and effortless mastery of instruments led her to perform in England's grand cathedrals during high school tours with Brownsburg's Band and Madrigals Choir. Kamya embraced life's joys through serene pursuits—strolling park paths, savoring books on quiet porches, or finding solace in rain's rhythm and ocean waves. A devoted animal lover, she doted on her dogs Duchess, Phoebe, Bob, and Lola, and couldn't resist rescuing strays on sight. Her quick wit, thoughtful counsel, and readiness to lend a hand made her a cherished presence, always grounding others in the moment's true value. Facing a three-year fight against Stage IV colon cancer diagnosed in 2022, she defied grim prognoses with noble perseverance, prioritizing her loved ones' futures until her peaceful departure in 2025.
Kamya balanced motherhood and ambition with extraordinary determination, earning a double major in Finance and Supply-Chain Management from IUPUI's esteemed Kelley School of Business. Despite grueling schedules—late-night work shifts followed by dawn adventures with her daughter and full-time studies—she prioritized excellence, showcasing her sharp intellect and unyielding drive in professional pursuits that demanded both cunning strategy and wise insight.
Photos of Kamya's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Kamya poured her boundless energy into nurturing those closest to her, turning everyday moments into cherished adventures that spoke volumes of her devotion. As a single mother, she crafted magical outings to zoos, museums, and parks for daughter Reagan, even on scant sleep, ensuring her child's world brimmed with wonder. Her romance with husband Bernard Reed blossomed from a classroom collaboration into a lifetime of tender milestones—from symphony dates and Paris proposals to their elegant 2019 wedding at Newfields—infusing their home with joy and stability. She remained the protective big sister to Rachel Colburn, guided by mother Donna Paddack Kocher's encouragement to forge her own path, while treasuring time with Grandma Kocher, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and a wide circle of friends whose lives she enriched with her gentle, supportive spirit.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from across Kamya's world echo her magnetic grace and selfless heart, with many recalling how her joyful energy and sage guidance turned ordinary encounters into lasting treasures.
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