Reba Etta Hockensmith

Reba Etta Hockensmith, age 71, of Hillsdale, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born September 13, 1952, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Joe and Cora (King) Gibson. Reba married Edward Hockensmith on June 20, 1981, and he survives.
Reba graduated from Pikeville High School and from Jackson Community College nursing program. She worked as a caring, licensed practical nurse for over 25 years. Reba was a member of the Central Heights Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and most recently she enjoyed attending El Bethel Church in Hillsdale. As a devoted Christian woman, Reba loved watching prophets on television and worshiping at church. She enjoyed reading, shopping, flowers, knitting, and her dogs, Ginger and Jasmine.
In addition to her husband, Ed Hockensmith of Hillsdale; Reba is survived by five children, Morgan Dotson, Eddie Hockensmith, Rena Dotson, Arch (Ashley) Hockensmith, and Penny Hockensmith; twenty-one grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on-the-way; and one sister, Daryl (John) Anastopoulos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Virginia Mulkey; and one brother, William Gibson.
Funeral services for Reba Hockensmith will be held Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Pastor David Spriggs officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses.