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Reba Avila Obituary

REBA JANE
AVILA, 49
Rooms To Go

BARTOW - Reba Jane Avila, age 49, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010.
Born September 3, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Amos King and Elizabeth King. Mrs. Avila worked as a Shop Technician for Rooms to Go in Lakeland.
Mrs. Avila is survived by a loving family that includes her husband Saul Avila of Bartow, son Alejandro S. "Alex" Avila and wife Linda of Bartow, mother Elizabeth King of Alturas, two granddaughters: Savannah Avila, and Chloe Avila. She also leaves behind two brothers: Eddie King, David King, both of Alturas, three sisters: Sheila Spivey of Port Charlotte, Rita McKinney of Lake Wales, and Eva Macy of Winter Haven.
Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow where family will receive friends Thursday, April 8th from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral services will follow Friday, April 9th at 10:00am at the funeral home chapel.
Condolences may be made to the family at
www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com

Published by The Ledger on Apr. 8, 2010.
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To King & Avila Families - Our sincerest condolences in the loss of such a special lady. May the sweet memories help to sustain each of you through this difficult time.
To Reba - Until we meet again - It's been awhile since I'd seen your smile...May the Lord's love & tender mercies, His presence & His grace restore that lovely smile upon your face. Mary

Legg Family

April 13, 2010

Reba always had a smile for everyone as she worked It mad everyday you saw her better. Her smile and happy face made others day more bright and happy than she ever knew. May GOD be with all those she left behind.

Ronnie Youngblood

April 11, 2010

flor velez

April 9, 2010

Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. Reba was such a sweet and gentle soul.

Mary Maddox Pendarvis

April 9, 2010

Conway Maddox

April 9, 2010

Reba you will be greatly missed, May you rest in peace. We Love You!!
Floyd,Laura & Family

Floyd King

April 9, 2010

Betty and Family,
My prayers are with you during this terrible tragedy. May God be with you.

Debbie Morgan

April 9, 2010

Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
May You Rest in Peace.

Olga & Fred Montesano

April 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God be with you and your family.

Debby Riley

April 8, 2010

Reba and I worked together at Ametek and became good friends !!! also come to find out that our brothers was also good friends !!! they races cars together, so on Mondays we had something funny to talk about !!! she was a very sweet person

Sherry

April 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sherry Wetherington

April 8, 2010

OUR FAMILY IS GREATLY SADDEN BY THE LOSS OF REBA. MY MOM AND HER WORKED TOGETHER FOR YEARS AT AMETEK. WE THOUGHT ALOT OF HER. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY SWEET TO EACH AND EVERYONE IN OUR FAMILY. WE WILL MISS HER DEARLY.

THE GLISSON FAMILY

APRIL CARROLL

April 8, 2010

I work at rtg and didn't know reba ,but i have heard people talking that did.Everyone says she was the nicest and kindess person they know and will be greatly missed.

Jacky Little

April 8, 2010

MRS. KING, FAMILIES OF AVILA,MCKINNEY SO CAN NOT EXPRESS OUR SORROW FOR YOUR FAMILIES. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.

TONY AND CATHY BLAIR

TONY AND CATHY BLAIR

April 8, 2010

Our family is greatly saden by the loss of Reba. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. We pray that you find strength and peace in one another.

The Sawoscinski Family

April 8, 2010

We are greatly saden by the loss of Reba. She will be greatly missed by our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. We pray that you will find strength and peace in each other.

The Sawoscinski Family

Joe and Heather Sawoscinski

April 8, 2010

Our deepest condolences go out to your family in this difficult time.

Barbara Reed

April 8, 2010

Eva, my heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and bring you comfort.

Kevin Dees

April 8, 2010

Eva, Mrs. King, and family,

Words cannot express the sorrow I have regarding the death of Reba. Know that you are in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. Also know that you are not alone during this time as I am here for you all should you need comfort,strong shoulders to cry on, or anything else you may need. I am here for you all.

Love,
Austine

Austine Gipson

April 8, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Whidden-McLean Funeral Home

April 8, 2010

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