Reba Jean McAfee

Reba Jean (Shell) McAfee, 79, of Ossian, passed away at home Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born June 4, 1944 in Coxton, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Virgil and Christine (Curry) Shell. She retired from Lutheran Hospital. The joys of her life were her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her hobbies were spending time with her family, mowing the yard and dancing with all of her kids. She knew no stranger, had a heart of gold, and would help anyone in need. She was the loving, remarkable, and amazing woman. She will be deeply missed. Surviving are her sons, Tony (Bridget) McAfee, Kyle McAfee, Leland McAfee, and Leon (Jana) Wanner; daughters, Bettye (Nick) George, Katie McAfee, Kristene McAfee, and Khloe Caron; grandchildren, Jamie (Megan), Austin, Bailey, and Logan McAfee; great grandchildren, Renegade, Elijah, Jayden, Addison, Grayson, Hudson, and James Anthony; sister, Sue Harter; several nephews; and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son, Jerry; daughter, Angel, and grandson, Tony, Jr. We would like to thank Stillwater Hospice and a special nurse Tina. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation for Reba will also be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Contributions in Reba's memory may be made to Bettye George in care of the children, Kyle, Leland, and Khloe. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com for the McAfee family.