Reba Sallie Barker Hess was born on July 27, 1927 in Limestone County, Alabama.  She passed away January 21, 2021.  She was a graduate of Athens High School, where she was a majorette.  She attended Athens State University.  She was baptized August 17, 1945 and was a member of Sixteenth Baptist Church.

Sallie was preceded in death by her husband Willie C. Hess, Jr., her parents, Jim and Mattie Barker, six sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by her children, Jody Hess Brewer, Birmingham, Sam and Pam Hess, Birmingham, Johnny and Becky Hess Johnson, Trinity and Julie Hess Boyer, Decatur; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Decatur City Cemetery.  The family asks if you attend, please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

The family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for their loving care.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 240 Johnston St. SE, Decatur, AL, 35601

Ridout's Brown Service Funeral Home is assisting the family