Amelia Acosta Reyes was born in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Aurelio Acosta and Manuela Sanchez Acosta on April 29, 1936. She married Rodolfo H. Reyes on November 11, 1952, in Monahans, Texas. She worked as a seamstress for many years and enjoyed doing so throughout her life. After receiving her GED, she continued her education at Odessa College, where she earned her degree. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She loved being a member and would give her testimony to anyone she encountered.

Amelia Acosta Reyes is preceded in death by her father, Aurelio Acosta; her mother, Manuela Sanchez Acosta; her brother, Cruz Acosta; her two sisters, Francis Sparkman Esparza and Concepción Swanson; and her son‑in‑law, Edward Murrietta.

She is survived by her husband, Rodolfo H. Reyes; her two daughters, Leticia Murrietta and Annabel Reyes Gaitos, and her husband, Michael Gaitos. She is also survived by two sisters, Rosa Payan and Mary Pallan, and her husband, Arturo Pallan. Her grandchildren include Eduardo Murrietta and spouse Masiel Murrietta; Ricardo Murrietta and spouse Shannon Murrietta; Amelia Mora and her husband, Joshua Mora; Andres Murrietta; Monica Frambes and her husband, Richard Frambes; and Raquel Gaitos. She is also survived by her seventeen great‑grandchildren and one great‑great grandson.

Pallbearers: Eduardo Murrietta, Ricardo Murrietta, Andres Murrietta, Noah Murrietta, Isaiah Murrietta, Lewis Sparkman, Patrick Sparkman, and Wayne Sparkman Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers: Ben Murrietta, RJ Murrietta, and Matthew Murrietta.