Reba Bird

Reba lived life to the fullest and was able to marry the love of her life on April 20, 1984 when she joined Willard Bird for the adventures of life. They were blessed with a large family full of love, and never missed an opportunity to hangout, always planning the next get together. A good day was one spent riding around town with Willard stopping off at all the thrift stores, or enjoying the open road traveling to the next adventure ahead of them. If she had the chance to spot a few cool old cars along the way, it was icing on the cake. Many times Reba could be found enjoying a cup of coffee on the porch as she admired her large garden or took a leisurely stroll around her flowerbeds. She loved when friends and family would stop by for a conversation and never missed a chance to share a laugh, always taking the time to joke around with everyone. Holidays were special to Reba, giving her the opportunity to prepare a meal for her family and bake the best pies you have ever put in your mouth. Reba loved the Lord and attended Illinois River Baptist Church. On June 27, 2022 God called his child home to rest from Tahlequah, OK with her loving family at her side. She leaves a mark on the lives she’s touched that will never be forgotten.

Those she joins in heaven include her parents, one daughter Kristie Sands, one brother, John Youngpuppy, and five sisters; Ella Mae Bird, Geneva Sixkiller, Juanita James, Clareen Hastings, and Leona Crittenden.

Left to remember her in all the adventures ahead include her Husband Willard Bird of the home, four sons; Byron Sands and Brendon of Chewey, OK, Donnie Bird and Kim Stout of Chewey, OK, Chandler Sands and Lisa Smith of New Castle, OK, and Brent Sands and Paula of Tahlequah, OK, four daughters; Kendra Mitchell and Chris Threlkill of Chewey, OK, Stephanie Womack and Kevin of Westville, OK, Deanna Bird of Chewey, OK, and Narcie Bird of Chewey, OK, one brother, Leo Youngpuppy of Watts, OK, and a brother-in-law, Dewayne Bird of Chewey, OK Her legacy will live on in her 32 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, as well as, a host of friends and other loved ones.

Funeral services for Reba will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Illinois River Baptist Church in Chewey, OK with Bro. George Teehee officiating. Burial will follow at Thompson Cemetery in Scraper, OK

Serving as pallbearers include Clayton Mitchell, Cole Womack, Alex Womack, Kane Kindle, Aaron Mitchell, and Byron Sands Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Samuel Blackbear, Leo Youngpuppy, Ryan Blackbear, Cherokee Sexton, and Dasan Sands.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.reedculver.com for the Bird family.