Reba Ann Johnson (Kimes) aged 81 passed away April 21, 2024 peacefully at her home in Grand Junction, Colorado after a long battle with breast cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
Born November 11, 1942 in Pasadena, Texas to Jimmie Irene Crawford and James Dixon Kimes. She attended Kruse Elementary, Jackson Junior High, and Pasadena High School where she was proud to have made honor roll and playing clarinet in the marching band. She continued her education at San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas.
On March 30th, 1963 Reba married the love of her life Kenneth W. Johnson, and just recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. After welcoming two beautiful children into their lives work took them to Grand Junction, Colorado where they embarked on a new exciting adventure. They started a successful business, Tematics, Inc. Her final employment was with SAIC (Department of Energy) as an administrative assistant where she received the “Star Award for Excellence” retiring after over 20 years of service.
Reba enjoyed crafts, oil painting, camping and riding their Goldwing motorcycle through the Rocky Mountains. She devoted most of her time to her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the many friends she made over the years. She was known for her bubbly personality and a smile that would melt your heart.
Reba is survived by her husband, Kenneth, daughter, Kimberly and her husband Larry Hall, Jr., 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and her sister Gale Bolton. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jimmie Irene and James Dixon Kimes, and her son Kevin Wayne Johnson.
Services for Reba will be held at Callahan Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction, Colorado. A viewing will be on Sunday, April 28th from 6-8pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29th at 12:00pm. If you would like to make a flower donation as she loved flowers please call Callahan-Edfast or Country Elegance Florist.
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