Reta Marie Flores

Reta Marie Flores went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 14, 2022. Born August 31, 1959 in Mexia, Texas, Reta was the fourth child of Cecil Clovis and Johnnie Earline Owen. She married her husband of 39 years, Julian Ray Flores on August 6, 1984. After graduating from Groesbeck High School, she got her Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University. She rose to the rank of Director of Parole for the Texas Department of Pardons & Parole. Reta was "MamaFlo" to many who loved her. Her death will be felt by many due to the footprint she left on people's hearts. It was evident to all who knew her how much she cared for the well-being of others. She gladly gave her time and effort to brighten the lives of everyone she met. Reta became official dance instructor for every young man she met. They all had to learn how to do the 2-step her way, the "MamaFlo Way". She enjoyed cake decorating and created many masterpieces with her friends Sandy Jackman and Memaw. They formed "Icing On The Cake Designs". She enjoyed fishing, cooking for friends and family, playing games with her kids, and holidays with her children and grandchildren. Reta was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Clovis Owen and her mother, Johnnie Earline Owen. She is survived by her husband Julian Ray Flores, her sons, Julian Ray Flores, Jr., and his wife Heather, Phillip Michael Flores and his wife Crystal and Kevin Preston and his wife Gina, her sisters, Patricia Ann Brown, Emma Delmarene Rundell, and Betty Kyle Ellis and her brother, Cecil Dennis Owen. She was blessed with many grandchildren: Gavin Flores, Isabel Flores, Waylon Flores, Beckett Preston, Ryder Preston, and Parker Preston. Reta was adventurous and brave, always wanting to experience new things. If you were lucky enough to be with her, you benefited from the new and special memories that will last a lifetime. She was never afraid of hard work and enjoyed every minute of it. She could spend hours driving a tractor with a song in her heart. She could always see the good in everyone and everything. Reta's love for her family, friends and community was evident to all. She was that nutty, crazy person who could always make you laugh even when you didn't feel like laughing. Reta would want everyone to continue laughing and smiling. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at https://www.michaeljfoxfoundation.org in Reta's honor. Please use 1700 Normal Park Dr., Huntsville, TX 77340 as the acknowledgement address. The family will receive loved ones and friends for a visitation at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Walker County Storm Shelter and services will commence at 2:00pm. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.

Reta Marie Flores

August 31, 1959 - November 14, 2022