	Reba Maxine Gale, 76, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:35 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
	Reba was a homemaker.
	She was born January 1, 1932 at Du Quoin, the daughter of William Earl and Ruth Mae (Terry) Johnson.
	She married Donald Lee Gale in 1978 and he preceded her in death in 1983.
	She is survived by one daughter - Cynthia Asuncion of Du Quoin, and one son - Daniel Salas of San Diego, Calif.
	She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister - Doris Earline Martin.
	Per Mrs. Gale's request, cremation services were held.  There will be no public visitation or funeral.
	Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
	Friends may make memorials to the donor's choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
	Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
	For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.
