Reba Wilson

Mama, Grandma, Granny Ma, Mama Reba, The Quail Lady, Reba Sue Wilson was born on October 9, 1942, in Medina, Tennessee and went into the arms of Jesus on May 23, 2026. Reba was the daughter of Sam and Rosa Lee Taylor of LaCrosse, Fl.

She is survived by her son, William Sam Wilson “Bill” and wife Michelle of Sampson City, Fl; grandchildren Michael Preston (Nicole) Wilson of Lake Butler, Erika Kemp of Lake Butler, Niko Mello of Lake City, Madison Kite of Lake Butler, and William S. Mello of Sampson City; and great grandchildren Bailey Jean Varnes of Lake Butler and Audrey Greta Wilson of Lake Butler. She is survived by her sisters Elizabeth (John) Lester of Ft. Worth, Texas and Wanda (Bob) Clemons of Tennessee.

She is also survived by her daughter in law Robin (Ronny) Pruitt, adopted son and daughter in love Raymond and Lucy Bembry, and devoted friend and caregiver Karen Albertson.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lewis Harold Wilson, her parents Sam and Rosa Lee Taylor, her brothers Ronnie, Robert and Norman, and her sister, Rose Ann.

Reba grew up in LaCrosse, then made her homes with Lewis in Orange Heights, Fl. and Windsor, Fl. and built their final home and established Rocking W Bar Ranch, LaCrosse, Fl. in 1979.

Reba’s graveside services will be held at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church on Monday, June 1st at 10:00 am, approximately 3 miles north of LaCrosse on County Road 1493 / 237 on the Santa Fe River. Family and friends may gather in the church fellowship hall after the service.