Reta Colburn Obituary
Reta Dian Colburn, age 83 of Marysville, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Cambridge Place Senior Living in Marysville.
She was born on September 20, 1942, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Irvin and Katherine Reedy.
On December 7, 1963, in Concordia, Kansas, she married William H. Colburn. He preceded her in death in 2019.
She is survived by one son, William (Missie) Colburn of Harselle, Alabama; one daughter, Coralee (Rich) Walker of Pueblo, Colorado; six grandchildren, and one brother, Bruce Reedy of Blue Rapids, Kansas.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and one daughter, Lorna Rae Rakestraw.
A private graveside service will be held at Prospect Hill Cemetery, north of Blue Rapids.
The Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
308 West Walnut Street, Waterville, KS 66548
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