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Reba Rattler Obituary

Reba Rattler, 78 of the Snowbird community in Robbinsville, N.C., gained her heavenly wings the morning of Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded, by her family.
She was the daughter of the late Edward and Nancy Wilnoty Jumper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Freddie Max Rattler Sr.; grandson, Issac Thomas Phillips; her sister and brothers; and several nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her daughters, Maxine Lawson (Ernie), of Robbinsville, N.C., and Ephleada Anthony (Doug) and Cheryl Owle (Joey), both of Cherokee, N.C.; and son, Freddie Max Rattler Jr. of Sylva, N.C.
She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 11, 2025, at Zion Hill Baptist Church. The Revs. Noah Crowe and Earl King officiated.
Burial followed at TNT Family Cemetery.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the church, prior to the service.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home was honored to serve the Rattler family.
An online register is available at townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Graham Star from Apr. 17 to Apr. 23, 2025.

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Apr

11

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Zion Hill Baptist Church

308 Cornsilk Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771

Apr

11

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Zion Hill Baptist Church

308 Cornsilk Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771

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Townson-Smith Funeral Home

160 Five Point Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771

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