Reachella Lynn Partman

Reachella Lynn Partman was born on May 25th, 1971. She was the youngest daughter to the late Sherry Fuqua and Curtis Partman, Sr. with four sisters and four brothers. Reachella grew up in Des Moines, Washington where was as a child she given the nickname “PeeWee” because of her petite stature. As a child she participated in drill team and soccer and was a true animal lover. She had an amazing talent of drawing and her favorite subject to draw was her favorite flower, the red rose for its beauty and love. When Reachella was 16, she met the love of her life, Kurt Nelson and they had a wonderful time together. Reachella’s proudest moments were giving birth to her children and she had a great love for them. She also had a great love for the ocean and would go as often as she could whether it would be camping at Salt Water Park or taking a drive to Ocean Shores, she made the most of it. Reachella was a person filled with compassion and displayed it by caring and helping others in any way that should could. She had a genuine love for people and they did for her as well. She truly had a heart of gold. On March 2, 2016, she was called home unexpectedly. Reachella is preceded in death by her parents, Sherry and Curtis, and sister, Alesia. She is survived by her life partner, Kurt Nelson, sons, Jon, Nicolas, Christopher and Justin, siblings, Cyndy, Bolinda, Sharay, Larry, Xavier, Myron, and C.J. She leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, both in the US and Canada, close friends, and her beloved family pets. The Partman-Nelson family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, meals, cards, flowers and donations. They have been a great comfort in this time of sorrow. If anyone wishes to contribute, please refer to the link: http://mk2.gofund.me/32shdrmk?rcid=b1995724e1b611e5bf75bc764e052a98 Reachella’s viewing will be held at Edwards Memorial-Lakewood & Crematory on Monday, March 14, 2016, between 5pm- 9pm. The memorial will be held at Browns Point United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 11am and a celebration of her life will follow. Edwards Memorial- Lakewood Crematory, 11020 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 Browns Point United Methodist Church, 5339 Browns Point Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98422