Reba Hess Hess

Reba H. Hess, 83, of Concord, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 10, 2011, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Harry W. Hess. Born March 24, 1927, in Russell County, she was the daughter of the late Gilmer G. Hess and Aston Adam Hess.

Mrs. Hess was a retired seamstress for Pettyjohn Shoe Co. and a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hess is preceded in death by one brother Dewey Hess; one sister, Cleo Ray; and a daughter-in-law, Sherry Hess.

Mrs. Hess is survived by four sisters, Tressie Logwood and husband Calvin, Oma Anderson, Virginia Johnson and husband Carlis, Mary Smith and husband Sam; one brother, Garland Hess and wife Ruth; five children, Harry E. Hess, Linda McCay, Sheila Cox and husband Robert, Connie Jamerson and husband Gary and Marsha Hess; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces and nephews; and special neighbors, Bud and Dollie Kidd.

A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Pastor John Woosley officiating. Interment will follow at Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel and at other times at the residence.

The family would like to thank Centra Hospice, the nurses and staff of Lynchburg General Cardiac Unit and Dr. David Truitte.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com.

Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel is serving the family.