Reata Von Bighorse-Pedro

Reata Von Bighorse-Pedro, age 72, a lifelong resident of Clinton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born August 19, 1952, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Geneva Bighorse.

Reata was raised in Clinton and attended school with the Class of 1970. She was a faithful member of the Avenue Church and attended as her health allowed. She worked for over 17 years at Bar-S Food Services and most recently was employed in maintenance at the Lucky Star Casino in Hammon.

She loved life and found joy in the simple things — playing BINGO, taking her grandkids to the movies, working on puzzles, cruising around town, going to the lake, and spending cherished time with her great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Bighorse; her son, Matthew Pedro; her sister, Norma Doughty; and her grandmother, Laura Bighorse.

Left to honor her memory are her son, William Lee Pedro of Clinton; her daughter, Malaine Arriaga of Clinton; sisters, Sharon Swartz and Virginia Pack, both of Oklahoma City; and her brother, Robert Whitecrow of Clinton. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren: Austin Arriaga, William “Keifer” Pedro, Eileen Pedro, Aaron Arriaga, Matthew Pedro, Miranda Cometsevah, Safire Noel Hughes, William Peralta, and Craig Pedro; and her great-grandchildren: Eloise Salcido, Marcelo Juarez, Arianna Arriaga, Devin Arriaga, Catalina Arriaga, Malcolm Arriaga, and many more who brought light to her life.

A traditional all-night wake service will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Clinton Emergency Response Center (ERC). Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Avenue Church on Custer Avenue in Clinton, with Delfred “Bunny” Whitecrow officiating. Services are under the direction of Lee Hometown Funeral Home. In accordance with Reata’s wishes, she will be cremated following the services.