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Reatha Denham

September 2, 1933 - April 3, 2017

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Mrs. Reatha Denham, 83, of Bernice, passed away on April 3, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Bro. Randy Trail and Bro. Charles Malone will officiate. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. until the service at the church.Reatha was born on September 2, 1933. She was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and crocheting. She loved to play cards and Bunco with her friends. Reatha was a member of First Baptist Church of Bernice where she was active in Sunday school and sang in the choir. She loved to watch sports and the Game Show network on TV.Reatha Denham is preceded in death by her daughter, Rene Wheelus. Reatha was loved by her husband of 66 years, Windy Denham; daughters: Charlotte Bowen (Johnny), and Kathy Tyson (Vernon); son-in-law, Dennis Wheelus; grandchildren: Leon Wheelus (Tracy), Geoff Deason (Rachel), Lensie Stanley (Justin), and Michael Wheelus (Becky); 7 great grandchildren: Tristan and Carlie Wheelus, Alyssa Deason, Katelynn and Dillon Stanley, and Knox and Cruz Wheelus; siblings: Bonnie Harkins (Bobby) and Connie Turner (Bill); puppy dog:Biscuit; and her card playing friends.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 502 Cherry, Bernice, LA 71222 Condolences may be left in Reatha online guestbook at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.Kilpatrick Funeral HomeRuston, LA

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Thursday 4/6, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Thursday 4/6, 2:00 pm
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Thursday 4/6

Mrs. Reatha Denham, 83, of Bernice, passed away on April 3, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Bernice, LA. Bro. Randy Trail and Bro. Charles Malone will officiate. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Continue Reading

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Jo E Stevens left a message on April 6, 2017:
Charlotte and other members of the family, we are so sorry for your loss, It was such a shock to learn of your mother's passing. Prayerfully, the Lord will comfort your grieving hearts at this trying time. Robert and Jo Stevens.
Rachel Deason left a message on April 5, 2017:
Dear Mawmaw - We love you so very much! You will never be alone walking the streets of gold and singing in the heavenly choir! Thank you for being a sweet Mawmaw and always watching out for all of us. We've got tons of memories!!! Love, Rachel .
Nikki left a message on April 4, 2017:
Aunt Retha we love you. Give granddaddy (Pete), Pappaw and mamaw a big kiss and hug for me. And tell them we love them. Watch over Uncle Wendy and the kids but know they will be ok. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo Anne Denham, Georgia Boulo, Tommy Denham, Jan Denham left a message on April 4, 2017:
We are so sorry to lose Aunt Reatha, our aunt and sister in law.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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