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Reba Rathburn Obituary

Rathburn Reba Rathburn, age 67, passed away on January 20, 2014 at Grant Hospital. Daughter of the late Ola and Laura (Murphy) Stepp. Preceded in death by husbands Clyde Mullins and Richard Rathburn and siblings Dorothy Penson, Amos Muncy, Ray Stepp, Geneva Penson, Connie Skaggs, Christine Evans. Reba is survived by siblings, Minnie Slaughter, Glen (Shirley) Muncy, Lonnie (Ann) Muncy, Sylvia Tolliver, Ola (Bonnie) Stepp, Herbert (Sharon) Stepp, James Stepp, Donnie (JoAnn) Stepp, Ruth (Dennis) Moore, Darlene (Roger) LeVan, Christopher (Myrtle) Stepp; many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, January 24, from 3-8 p.m. at Parsons Ave Church of God, 3389 Parsons Ave., where service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Brice Utt officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by O. R. WOODYARD SOUTH CHAPEL.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2014.

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Diana Murphy Poland

February 2, 2014

So sorry to hear she passed but she is with Jesus now. I have many good memories of Reba as we were growing up. God bless her family.

January 25, 2014

Ruth and family. I m sorry that this weather is not permitting me to travel to her funeral but my thoughts go back to the time I worked for her and Clyde in their restaurant in Columbus. She taught me things that I did not know such as how to prepare a table and how to treat people. A wonderful caring person. May God be with you all through this time. Carol Chafins

Kenny Vickie Kendra and Susie Krupnick

January 24, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Vickie Keupnixk

January 24, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Joe and Helen Nickels

January 24, 2014

Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. With deepest sympathy;

Angela Calloway

January 23, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pam & Jeff Manning

January 23, 2014

Chris, Myrtle and boys. We r so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. She is with God now. Love u all,

Katrena, Sammy, Justina, Little Sammy, and Abigail Mills

January 23, 2014

Chris, Myrtle, Little Chris, Matthew, Darlene, Roger, Tiffany, Lee, Ola, Bonnie and Family I am so sorry for your loss you all are in our thoughts and prayers

Tammy French

January 22, 2014

We all loved her.

Donnie French & Family

Shannon Toler

January 22, 2014

Chris, Myrtle & Kids... so sorry for your loss praying for your strength during this time of sorry. Love you all -Shannon

January 22, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lafe and Margie Murphy

nyoka maynard

January 21, 2014

nyoka maynard so sorry could not attend

carol chaffins/cantrell

January 21, 2014

Our thought and prayers are with the family

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