Reba Jean Stayton
November 24, 1942 - May 12, 2016
Reba Jean Stayton, 73, of Kansas City, MO; passed away May 12, 2016 from complications with cancer treatment in Little Rock, AR. Reba was born November 24, 1942 in Walnut Ridge, daughter of the late Floyd and Ethel Johnson Wiles. She is also preceded by her husband of 53 years, Thomas “David” Stayton, whom passed away May 8, 2016. She loved animals, gardening and various crafts such as sewing and painting. She was very independent and strong willed, especially with her fight with cancer. She survived by two children, daughter, Annette (Stayton) Gercken and husband Charles of Kansas City, MO, and a son, John Stayton and wife Lisa of Springfield, MO; three granddaughters, Callie Gercken, Lindsey Gercken and Hannah Stayton. She leaves behind Sisters, Maggie House, Mildred Smith, and a Brother, Wilburn Wiles, and deceased sister Bernice Simmons, as well as many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A joint Celebration of their lives is planned for 12 PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at the Bryan Funeral Home Chapel with Darrell Stayton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park. Visitation starts at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to KCPET PROJECT, a no-kill animal shelter and pet adoption agency. https://donate.kcpetproject.org/checkout/donation?eid=60382 Online Registry www.bryanfh.com
Reba Jean Stayton, 73, of Kansas City, MO; passed away May 12, 2016 from complications with cancer treatment in Little Rock, AR. Reba was born November 24, 1942 in Walnut Ridge, daughter of the late Floyd and Ethel Johnson Wiles. She is also... View Obituary & Service Information