Reatha Kennedy Obituary
Reatha Ann Kennedy, 66, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Healthcare on April 2, 2008. Reatha was born on June 25, 1941, in Grants Pass, Ore., to Earl and Judy Sherier. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William Tucker.
On May 2, 1969, she married Charles Kennedy and together they moved to Billings. Reatha enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and she was always ready for a game of cards or playing bingo.
Reatha is survived by her husband, Charles; her two siblings, Earlene (Herb) Kennedy, William (Mary) Sherier, all of Oregon; her three children, Curt (Pam) Tucker, Brad (Lori) Tucker and Shawn (Paula) Kennedy, all of Billings; 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Michelotti-Sawyers is in charge of cremation and no services are planned, as she requested. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the charity of one's choice.
Remembrances may be shared with the family by visiting www.michelottisawyers.com.
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