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In memory of
Reba B Wilkens
August 24, 1957 - July 31, 2021
Aug 24, 1957 - Jul 31, 2021
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Reba's obituary
Nanna was only 63 when she passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31st. It’s hard to say goodbye. We wish that we had more time, and perhaps that during the time we had we had spent more of it together. We wish that so much of her life had not been lost to her illness, that things could have been different for her, and for us. While we know that she is at peace and that her struggles are at an end, there is pain and sadness. But even though she is gone, she has left the legacy of her love and perseverance. The ways she touched our lives will remain, and I ask you to keep those memories alive by sharing them with me and with one another. Mom is survived by three of us and her 13 grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends. This family, and her role as mother and Nanna, was the most important thing to her. This is where she drew her strength and left her legacy. Being with her family was what is enjoyed most of all. Her life had many obstacles, and she struggled for 25 years with a devastating illness. Yet through it all, her love and caring for her family remained her focus, and in so many, many ways, she was able to show that love to us. This perseverance through adversity is a powerful lesson for us, and I believe it is her legacy. What a wonderful lesson she gave us. Keep your priorities straight. Keep that which is most important in focus. Love and care for your family. Let them know in all the ways you can show them that you love them. Don’t let adversities or setbacks or any of the distractions of the world keep you from this most important aspect of life.
How many people in this world have it so much easier than she did. How many never had to face half the trouble she faced, and yet lose sight so easily of what is truly important. Many of us get distracted by insignificant things in life, many of us brood and focus on our little problems, and forget that which is most important. But through everything Mom went through, she managed to keep her priorities straight. What can be more important than loving and showing your love for your family? How can some of us who are blessed with so much forget to be thankful to God, while somehow Mom kept her faith through all of her trials. This is a wonderful legacy. This is a wonderful example to follow. Keep focused on what is truly important, not only when your life is easy, but when it is difficult too.
Knowing how much her family meant to her will always be remembered.
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I remember momma taking me and Jerry fishing on Gills creek. I remember momma walking me to the store and getting a gla…
I remember momma taking me and Jerry fishing on Gills creek. I remember momma walking me to the sto…
I remember momma taking me and Jerry fishing on Gills creek. I r…
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