Reba Ann Tanker

Reba Ann Tanker, 64, passed away April 25th, 2012 in Chelsea Alabama.She was born to William and Annie (Spiller) Bryant in Winfield Alabama on the 9th of June in 1947. Reba was raised in Rockford and attended Auburn High School. She married Billy Tanker in Rockford, Illinois on January 4th 1964. One of the things she enjoyed most was spending time with her family.

Reba is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Billy Tanker, sons Bill (Ligia) Tanker Jr., Steven (Kari) Tanker, sister Timma (Jody) Horsley, mother in-law Nellie Tanker, brother in-law Rick (Peggy) Tanker, grandchildren: Allen, Rebecca, William, Paloma, Ty, and Noah along with several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her parents, brother William Keith Bryant, father in-law Eugene Tanker and grandson Arthur Tanker.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00am Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Road Machesney Park, IL. Officiated by family member Rick Tanker. Visitation will be the night prior to services Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 5-7pm at the funeral home. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the funeral service. Online condolences may be submitted to www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com