Reba I. Traylor, 71, Oblong died Tuesday January 30, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital Vincennes, Indiana. She was born in Oblong, IL. on August 23, 1929 and was the daughter of Leonard Ivan & Effie Irene (Matheny) Kirk.
On September 1, 1958 she married Henry G. Traylor in Sugarland, Texas. Mr. Traylor died February 14, 1998. Reba was a former secretary at the Oblong First Christian Church, and she was also a reporter for the Oblong Gem. She was a member of the Oblong First Christian Church. During her years in Houston, Texas she was active in the P.T.A. for the Grade and Jr. High schools. She held the office of President twice and Hospitality for four years. Reba was a Life Member of Texas P.T.A.
Reba is survived by her parents Leonard & Effie Kirk; 5 Sons and Daughters-In-Laws Henry Traylor Jr., Randel& Charlene Bachelor, Ronald & Anita Bachelor, Daniel & Deborah Bachelor and Thomas Bachelor; 2 Daughters & Sons-In-Laws Rebecca "Becky" & James Bowen and Rhonda & Pat Stone; 15 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; 3 Brothers & Sisters-In-Laws Keith & Bev Kirk, Noel & Rose Kirk and Gene & Janet Kirk; 2 Sister & Brothers-In-Laws Dawn & Wayne Tracy and Karen & Donald Russell; 1 Sister-In-Law Judy Kirk; several nieces & nephews and a special Daughter-In-Law Candy Gibb.
Reba was preceded in death by her Husband and 1 Brother David Kirk.
Burial will be in Oblong Cemetery, Oblong, IL.