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Reatha Chesnut Abshire

11/09/1966 - 05/29/2019

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Obituary For Reatha Chesnut Abshire

A Celebration of Life for Reatha Chesnut Abshire, 52, of Sherman, will be held on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at 12:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home. Pastor Leland Samuelson will officiate. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery in Bells, Texas. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, June 4, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home.

Reatha was born on November 9, 1966 in Sherman to Larry and Anna Abshire. She was raised in Sherman and went to Sherman schools, graduating from Sherman High in 1985. She attended Grayson County College and became a paralegal for a local law firm. She married and had a son, Spencer West. She was a wonderful dancer and taught lessons at Cutter’s for many years. She loved dancing with her dad Larry, at his nightclub and being the center of attention. She was devoted to everyone she knew and a loyal, fierce friend. No matter how bad she was feeling because of her health, she was persistent in being positive and spreading that to others.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry Abshire and Anna Stewart. She is survived by her son, Spencer West and boyfriend Jed Martinez of Dallas; brother Warren Orr and wife Darcy of Paris, Texas; nephew, Bruce Orr of Paris, Texas; numerous friends and extended family.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 06/04/2019

    Lynda

    Gone too soon Retha! Now you are dancing again like you talked about without any pain. I will always remember your encouragement and kind words. You help make my job a rewarding one. Until we meet again "Women"

  • 06/04/2019

    The Vrla Family

    Spencer, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. The Vrla Family

  • 06/04/2019

    Cynthia Culwell

    I'm so sorry for your loss what a beautiful person always there to help others, and taken from this world to soon. My heartfelt sympathy to you Spencer and Warren Cynthia Culwell ( Brandee's mom, Gary's first wife)

  • 06/02/2019

    Karen Hlousek Compary

    Many memories come to mind. The ones I think about are when Reatha was living in Ector with her parents. Long time ago. We never know when our time is up. Please live your life as if it is the last day. Condolences. Remember to draw your strength from the Lored. He is in charge.

  • 06/01/2019

    LJ

    I am so sorry for your loss. The majority of us are not strangers to loss. Many who have experienced loss find these practical suggestions helpful. Allow yourself time to grieve, talk about your thoughts and feelings, accept help, draw closer to God, visualize the resurrection. Doing these things has given many people, myself included, the strength to go on. My sincere condolences at this difficult time.

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