Reba Bernice Warren's Obituary
Reba Bernice Warren, 88, passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1938, in Monette, AR, to James and Ada Marie Collier.
Reba married Luke Warren in 1965 and spent her life centered around family. She was known for her caring heart and the way she made everyone feel welcome. Her home was a place where people gathered, and she treated not only her children but also their friends and neighborhood kids as her own. Many who entered her home became part of her extended family, a bond that lasted through the years.
She is survived by her children: Cheryl (Kenny) Gordon of Pana, IL; Kevin (Shirley) Ishmael of Muskegon, MI; Sonya (Don) Boven of Coloma, MI; Vernon France of Dutch Harbor, AK; Rhonda Wilson of Colona, IL; and Tracy (Tony Miller) Presnell of Rosamond, IL. She is also survived by her stepdaughter, Diana (Jarry) Kay of Pana, IL; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Warren, in 1977; her daughter, Anna Meister-Springer; her granddaughter, Heather Barnes; her parents, James and Ada Marie Collier; her siblings, Jim Collier (Carolyn) and Ruby Bausworth; and her best friend, Sharon Murphy.
She took great pride in being able to be a grandmother to Nick (Kerra) Presnell, Haley (Andres Cadena) Presnell, and Marissa (Allen) Kile, and as a great-grandmother to Hudson Presnell, Dallas Kile, Watson Presnell, Dexter Kile, Duke Kile, Sullivan Presnell, and Dane Kile.
Reba will be remembered for her warmth, her generosity, and the love she gave so freely to those around her. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the many lives she touched.
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