Reba M. (Davenport) Mears

 Reba M. Mears, 91, of Sandusky, OH passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025, at the Providence Care Center, in Sandusky.

   She was born on March 6, 1934, in Sevier County, Tennessee to Clyde and Mamie (Williams) Davenport, Sr..  Reba came to Sandusky in 1953, and earned her license in cosmetology.  She also worked throughout her life as a seamstress and in retail sales.

   Reba was known for her creativity and caring nature.  She could often be found oil-painting, sewing crafts, cooking or baking her famous pies.  Reba also enjoyed family time, traveling, concerts, and she  especially loved all animals.

   She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Mears and Lisa (Myron) Ransom; her grandchildren, Amy (Mike) Cheatham Shepard, Erica Cheatham, Christopher Cheatham, Michael B. Kaufman, Kevin Kaufman, and Sara (Kyle) Cordle; her 9 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; sisters, Marie Whaley, Ruth Houdeshell, and Ella Mae (Bob) Huskey; a brother, Dwight Davenport; her nieces and nephews; and her beloved rescue pup, "Munchie."

   Reba was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clyde Davenport, Jr.; and former husband, Michael Mears.

   A private family celebration of life will be held in her honor.

   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Erie County Dog Pound, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870. 

   Arrangements are entrusted to the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Reba's family at davidfkoch.com. 

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