Reba Briggs McMahon

Reba Briggs McMahon obituary

Reba Briggs McMahon

Reba McMahon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home - Nashville Chapel on Feb. 20, 2026.
Reba Briggs McMahon Age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse E. McMahon, her parents, Myrtle Jones Briggs Clark and Elmer Briggs; and her brother, Sam Briggs.

Reba is survived by her son, Roy McMahon (Sandra); granddaughters Jessie McMahon Beckett (Adrian) and Breanna Wood (Justin); and great-grandchildren, Caroline, Connor, and Roy.

Reba and Jesse married in 1950 and shared 53 years together. Reba dedicated 32 years as a Davidson County criminal court clerk, serving under 5 judges, and contributing to countless cases that have shaped the Nashville criminal justice system.

Reba loved reading, crafting, and church activities. She was a member of the Vultee church of Christ. Reba was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she has touched. She will be remembered for her kindness, wit, and sense of humor.

Visitation will be at Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home Tuesday, February 24th, from 1pm until the time of service at 2pm, Brother Kevin Dye officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery.

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