Reathel worked for many years at Ray's Drive Inn in Monticello, and was very famous for her delicious onion rings that she made while working there. She was a very kind loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was also preceded in death by her husband Pete Wall, two daughters, Joyce Kinion and Theresa Higgins; one granddaughter, LaDonna Higgins and one brother, Blackie Savage.
Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Schroder and husband Rusty of Gassville, AR; a son-in-law, Kenneth Higgins of Flippin; three brothers, Jim Savage of Crossett; Bob Savage of Leavenworth, KS and Andy Savage of Fountain Hill; two sisters, Pearl Williamson of Hamburg and Brenda Lemley of Batesville; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(13)
cody
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 15, 2015 i love you mam maw! i couldent make it to the funneral! but i did do something that you loved to do! i love you so very much maw! now you and pawAlvin and Irma james
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 5, 2014 To Wanda and family, so sorry to hear about. MRS. REATHEL.Always enjoyed her visits,...... Very. Sweet
Rusty Feeser
Ringgold, GA Tuesday, November 4, 2014 To Wanda and family: So sorry for your loss. Whenever I came back to Monticello and to Rays she was almost always there. Always glad to see me and sometimes give me an update on what was going on in your life. Such a sweet and loving person. She will be missed but Heaven has truly added another angel. Rest In Peace.Dennis Wells
Springda;e, AR Monday, November 3, 2014 Condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember her working at Ray's. Very nice Lady!Cathy Howard Wilkerson
Beaumont, TX Sunday, November 2, 2014 I worked with Reathel many years at Rays. I stopped in to visit with her several times when passing back thru Monticello. She was a special lady and I will never forget working with her. Prayers to all of her family, God Bless.Joyce and Jerry Smith
monticello, AR Sunday, November 2, 2014 Bob and Marynell, sorry for you loss. Praying for all the family.Debbie Walls
, AR Sunday, November 2, 2014 You will be missed Maw, I really gained a bond with you during the time I was helping you out. You and I shared many secrets and I loved you like a grandmother. Rest in Peace and I hope you get to crochet in heaven.JULIE WILLIS
Beaumont, TX Sunday, November 2, 2014 I WORKED WITH REATHAL MANY YEARS AGO. SHE ALSO GAVE ME A PLACE TO STAY WHEN I REALLY NEEDED ONE. SHE WAS A GOOD LADY . MUCH LOVE TO HER FAMILY. SHE WILL BE MISSED.Kenneth Higgins
Flippin, AR Saturday, November 1, 2014 We will all miss you stories and your biscuits. Thanks for the love that was always in your home.Love you always
Melissa Ray
Denver, CO Saturday, November 1, 2014 I am so sorry to hear that Reathal passed away. I have such fond memories of her as a child and as an adult. She was always so kind to me and to my brother and cousins and I know CL, Mark and Chris adored her. Reathal was a hard worker and an asset to Ray's. She will be missed.Gloria Ray Adkisson
, TX Saturday, November 1, 2014 All of us at Ray's loved Reathal, and I am so sorry to hear of her passing.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Friday, October 31, 2014 To Wanda and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mama. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Lee Ann McDaniel
Monticello, AR Friday, October 31, 2014 Dear family,We are so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rethal at Ray's and we had some really good times. She was a sweet lady and a great cook. I pray for God to comfort you in your time of loss.
Lee Ann & Darrell McDaniel