Reba Ione (Moore) Sutlief was born November 14, 1934 in Atchison, Kansas. She was one of five daughters born to Jesse and Ellen Moore. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1952. Reba married LeRoy “Bud” Sutlief February 9, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Atchison, Kansas; they were married for more than 65 years. Reba was very devoted to her family and faith. She and her family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1965. Reba was actively engaged with her children in a number of church, community, and school activities volunteering to help in the successful conduct of events. She also worked at the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles in Liberty, Missouri for a number of years and then volunteered at the Mission Thrifty Shop in Claycomo, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; son, Anthony; a sister, Estella; four brothers-in-law, Earl, Don, Carl and Marvin; and two nephews, David and Dale.
Reba is survived by her daughters, Becky, Pam, and Marilyn, and her sons, Tim and Marty; as well as 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include her 3 sisters, Violet, Laura Ellen, and Joyce; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass is 7:00 PM Friday, June 23th at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty, Missouri. A Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 PM Friday, followed by a visitation from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, also at St. James Catholic Church. Reba will be laid to rest at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 24th at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atchison, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the following memorial funds in the name of Reba Sutlief: Precious Blood Renewal Center, Liberty, Missouri or St. James Catholic Church Fund, Liberty, Missouri.
