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Reba
Nelson
Jan 21, 1970 — Mar 24, 2026
Hugo
Reba Faye Nelson, 56, was born on January 21, 1970, in Ephrata, Washington, the daughter of Johnnie Earl Nelson, Sr. and Karen (Simpson) Nelson. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Earl Nelson, Sr.; both sets of grandparents; almost all of her aunts and uncles; great niece, Alissa Pool-Heady and brother-in-law, Frankie Heady, Sr.
Reba was raised in Hugo, but she lived in various places across the country throughout her life. She had a creative soul and found joy in the intricate art of crochet. Reba also had a passion for rock collecting and enjoyed a good puzzle. She had a fun sense of humor and liked to joke around, and she loved Strawberry Shortcake dolls. Reba loved to tell stories visit with family and friends. Above all else, Reba loved her family and she will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Reba is survived by her sons, Daniel Nelson and wife, Ashley, Billy Kelley, Jr. and soon to be wife, Danielle Ventos, Robert Kelley and wife, Heidi and Calvin Kelley and wife, Kendra-Lynn Kidd; grandchildren, Navaeh Nelson, Jack Nelson, Wyatt Nelson, Julianna Willliams, Alissa Gage, Robert Kelley, Jr., Aliana Kelley, Gracelynne Kelley and Jaxielynn Kelley; mother, Karen Nelson; brother, Johnny Nelson, Jr. and wife, Kay; sisters, Iantha Heady and Sheila Nelson; nephews, Vance Monroe, Frankie Heady, Jr., Curtis Heady, Jonathan Heady, Coty Nelson and Hunter Nelson; nieces, Whitney Green, Leena Nelson, Cyndal Rimel and special niece Kalen Richards and husband, James and their children, Kallie, Tayla, and Koda Richards "The daughter she never had", as she always said.
Pallbearers: Johnny Nelson, Jr., Frankie Heady, Jr., Curtis Heady and Jonathan Heady
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