Reba Mae Watkins, 83, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away July 25, 2011, in Guthrie. She was born on August 23, 1927, in Cooperton, Oklahoma to Fred and Velma (Wilder) Rutledge. Reba was raised by her step father Delmer (Red) Rogers.

She married Ralph Watkins on May 3, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She lived in Guthrie for 40 years and worked for Auslely Motor Freight and retired in 1975. Reba and Ralph loved to travel and were members of the Oklahoma Travelers.

Reba is survived by her husband Ralph of the home in Guthrie; daughter Sally and husband Van Hudson of Guthrie; two sisters, Joyce and husband Don Boyd of Binger and Marieta and husband Gary Raasch of Cement; one grandson Jacob and Jacquelyn Triplett and two great grandchildren Mason and Makenna Triplett. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons Leland Doyle Wilson and Stephen Ralph Watkins; grandson Matthew Dean Triplett and brother Jack Rutledge.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Van Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The Family wishes to thank Companion Hospice for all of their care and support.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Abell Community Building Fund or American Cancer Society.