Reatha Irene Sanderson

Graveside services for Reatha Irene Sanderson, 99, Salem, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Sanderson passed away at 11:19 p.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mt. Home, Arkansas.  

She was born October 7, 1926, at Salem, Arkansas, to Kergle Arvest York and Lois Ardell Montgomery.  Mrs. Sanderson was married to Floyd “Fiddle” Sanderson, who preceded her in death in 1992.  She enjoyed quilting, gardening, farming, fishing, and playing Dominos.  She was a great cook and enjoyed feeding everyone.  Mrs. Sanderson loved all of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Glenn Sanderson (Irma), Salem, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Brian Sanderson (Brandi), Stephanie Sanderson, Robert Sanderson (Brooke), and Jacob Sanderson; four great-grandchildren, Keagan Sanderson, Eli Sanderson, Ella Sanderson, and Davis Sanderson; one brother, Ronald York; one sister-in-law, Jessie York; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, daughter, Linda Sue Taylor, four brothers, Avril York, Doyne York, Doyle York, and Kay York, and two sisters, Gene Payne and Joy Gale, preceded her in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.