Mary Josephine Reynolds

Mary “Josephine” Reynolds January 8, 1930- May 11, 2011 Josephine Reynolds, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 7:55 p.m. at her home in Huntsville surrounded by family and friends. She was born on January 8, 1930, in Lovelady, Texas to Melvin and Phenia Searcy. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Willie “Bill” A. Reynolds; son, Joe Billy Reynolds; sister, Margie Wise; and two sons-in-law, Jimmy Kindrex and Butch Mellette. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Melvin “Randy” Reynolds and wife Peggy Reynolds of Huntsville, Keith Reynolds and wife Verna “Risi” of Huntsville and Richard Wise and wife, Liz; daughters, Nancy Mellette of Huntsville and Sherry Kindrex of Huntsville; special children, Patsy and Frank Countryman; grandchildren, Richard McCormick, Billie Jean Pate and husband, Jimmy, Jolene Hoch and husband Jeff, James Henry Howell, Regina Bates and husband Walter, Kevin Rains, Troy Beacleay and wife Rachel, Jennifer and husband, Michael Raley , Crystal Suarez and husband Johnny, David Raley and wife Belinda, Carrie Raley, Paul Dale Kindrex and wife Tisha, Stevie Kindrex and Haley, Richie Kindrex, Keith Reynolds, Jr., Rodney Reynolds, Jessica and son, Parker, Melissa Brawley and her husband Roger ”Junior”; great-grandchildren, Bridgett, Starla, Dustin, Ariel, William, Taylor, Savannah, Stevie, David Wayne Bates and wife Carrie, Justin Philley and Brittany, Clay Mathew, Samantha Josephine, Calvin, Cheyenne, Stephanie, Shannon, Samuel, Suzanne, Shane, Jeffrey, Sarah, Jade, Aaron, Tevin, Nevaeh, Jackson, Alysa, and Faith; great-great-grandchildren, Jerritt, Sarah, Makayla, Dillon, Sierra, Veronica, Breanna, Sabrian, Bianca, Rylee, Lucas, Kayliegh and Patrick, who will be born in June. Josephine was a loving Christian lady and was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Lovelady. She was famous for her smile and her family values. She loved fishing on the Trinity River Wilson Shoals and cooking the fish afterwards. Josephine was “daddy’s #1 biscuit maker”. Neighbors and friends would walk to Josephine’s house early in the morning to taste her fresh batch of biscuits. She loved most of all, talking about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Josephine will be held Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas with interment to follow at Chalk Cemetery in Walker County. Family will receive friends Friday, May 13, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com

Mary Josephine Reynolds

January 8, 1930 - May 14, 2011