Nativedad R. “Nettie” Reyes, age 93, of Hershey, passed away December 5, 2017 at Great Plains Health surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 1, 1924 in El Paso, TX to Manuel and Maria (Rodriguez) Roman. Manuel was killed in a car accident and Maria then married Sacramento Ledesma who raised Nettie.  She grew up in Garden City, KS before coming with her family to McCook, and then to the Hershey/North Platte area.  She married Elias “Julius” Reyes in Ogallala.  The couple made their home in Hershey where Nettie worked in the potato fields, counting sacks, bringing her children along with her.  She later went to work for Goodalls and TRW, retiring from there.  She returned to work after TRW became Suzuki, and again, retired at the age of 77.

Nettie was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and former member of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Hershey.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking, loved being outside with her hat on, and always welcomed her grandchildren at any age for overnight stays.

Survivors include children, Donald (Tommie) Reyes of Hershey, Belinda Potter of Colorado Springs, CO, Vicky (Jessie) Martinez of North Platte, Genevieve Reyes Young of North Platte, and Mary Allen (Tim) Udell of Plainview, NE.; 20 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elias; sons Felix and Steven; an infant great grandchild and a great-granddaughter, Julicia Reyes; sisters Angelina Ortega and Dora Stubbs; and brother John Ledesma.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Matthew Nash as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  The family requests those attending wear casual attire.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.