Reba P West

Age 82, died Saturday June 4, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Cecil West, Jr., her two daughters Cathy J. West of Allen, Texas and Celia West Vaughn of Little Elm, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren Brandon and Shelby Vaughn, son-in-law Michael Vaughn, sister Helen Novella, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sarann and Bobby Nolen, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bowlus and Pennye West, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Norman and Virginia West, sister-in-law Judy West, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Jerol and Robbie Price.

Reba was an avid Bridge and Duplicate player. She enjoyed traveling across the United States and found great pleasure in ceramic work and actually made many gifts for family and friends. Reba was an excellent seamstress, making many of her children's clothes when they were young. She'll also be remembered for her talents in the kitchen.
A memorial service to honor Reba's life will be held on Thursday June 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Custer Road United Methodist Church Chapel, 6601 Custer Road Plano Texas 75023.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Reba's name to the Alzheimer's Association. Please call: 1-800-272-3900 or visit https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?idb=251499674&df_id=1740&1740.donation=form1



THE WATCHER"

She always leaned to watch for us, Anxious if we were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate. And tho we mocked her tenderly, who had such foolish care, the long way home would seem more safe because she waited there.

Her thoughts were all so full of us, she never could forget, and so I think that where she is she must be watching yet. Waiting till we come home to her, anxious if we are late, watching from heaven's window, leaning from heaven's gate.

(This poem was read at both Reba's and her mothers funeral)