Mrs. Mary L. Reynolds

Mary Lee Reynolds was born on August 9, 1928 in Praco, Alabama to the late Pearl and Mack Kennedy of Kellerman, Alabama. Mary, affectionately known to her family as Madear departed this world peacefully at the age of 91 on January 23, 2020, surrounded by her family at Ohio State University.

Mary was the seventh of twelve children. She attended school in her hometown of Praco, Alabama. She later met and married the late Walter Reynolds on December 24, 1945, and their union was blessed with 12 children. In 1964 she and her family moved to Columbus, Ohio from Harpersville, Alabama.

Mary had a spirit of giving and she loved helping those in need. Her life was devoted to her children in an effort to keep them on the right path and she was always there for her family whenever necessary.

Mary always had a great sense of humor and her smile lit up the room. She enjoyed reading, writing poetry, and shopping. She also enjoyed Shirley Temple and G-rated films which she loved to watch with her grandchildren. Mary was a phenomenal cook. Her grandchildren still rave about her homemade biscuits she would make them for breakfast. But most of all, Mary will be remembered for her strength, her hard work, her love and dedication for her family, and most importantly her LOVE for GOD.

Mary loved the Lord and accepted Him as her Personal Savior at a young age. Mary was a member of the Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise Church under the leadership of Bishop William C. Reynolds where she served faithfully as one of the church mothers.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Walter Reynolds; two sisters Ethel Mae Perkins and Dolly Everett; nine brothers: Anthony, Arthur, Mack Jr., Oscar, Lewis, Frank, James, John and Jerry Kennedy and two sons-in law Bishop Harold Frasier Sr. and Alan D. Jackson Sr.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory nine daughters, Pearlie Flowers of Delaware; Pastor Carolyn Frasier of Queens, NY; Vanessa King of Franklin PK, NJ; Linda Reynolds; Debbie (Joseph Brooks); Sandra Jackson, Alice Reynolds; Shirley (Mark Simpson); Kathryn Siddiq; and three sons, Dwight Reynolds; Kenneth (Michelle Reynolds); Darren Reynolds, all of Columbus, Ohio and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation 6:30 PM and Funeral Service 8:00 PM Friday, January 31, 2020 at Greater Ebenezer Cathedral of Praise, 2645 Fairwood Ave.

Interment 10:00am Saturday at Glen Rest.