Jeannette M. Reynolds

Mother Jeannette Merita Reynolds was born on September 13, 1940, to Richard and Maggie Vinson in Oakland, Florida. Jeanette graduated from Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida, and went on to earn a degree in business administration from Seminole Community College. Jeannette had a well-rounded work experience and career. She worked for BellSouth for many years, then at the unemployment office in the City of Sanford, and finally for the Jewish Temple before retiring. Jeanette really loved the Lord and was a champion of His service. She became a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church and lived and breathed church. She absolutely loved her church, serving on both the mother's board and choir. Her faith in God was like no other, and she was faithful until the very end. Jeannette Reynolds met and married Pete Reynolds in April of 1959. To their union, four beautiful children were born. They began their marriage in Miami, Florida. in their later years, they again uprooted and relocated to Altamonte Springs, Florida. Jeannette always loved to travel with her friends and live life to the fullest. She is a caring person, an awesome mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her fashion spoke volumes to people. She was a lady of class who dressed as if she were on the red carpet simply to go to the doctor's office. She was so funny and gave amazing advice. She loved to talk, shop, get her nails done (which were her moniker), and spend time with her family and friends on her front porch. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. During her last days, she lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Danielle Reynolds, whom she doted upon, treasured, and shared a close bond. Jeanette is preceded in death by her loving daughters, Tonya Reynolds, Michelle Reynolds, and Debra Reynolds; granddaughter, Aisha Levy; grandson, Byron Reynolds; father, Richard Vinson; mother, Maggie Vinson; brothers: Richard Vinson, Jr., Lenard Vinson, John Vinson, and Thomas Vinson. The Lord in His infinite wisdom deemed it timely to call our beloved Jeannette Reynolds from her earthly home to her eternal home in glory. Her departure is leaving a void in the hearts of her family and friends. Mother Jeanette M. Reynolds leaves behind her devoted son, Duane Reynolds, and devoted daughter-in-love, Danielle Revnolds, and her brothers: Willy Vinson (Annie Rose) and Oscar Vinson (Jean); and sister, Annette Vinson; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins, devoted cousins, Edna Massey and Katie Hollerman, devoted friends, Patsy Cruse, and Dora Williams: a devoted family friend, Demetrius Dirden, many other relatives, and sorrowing friends.

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Jeannette M. Reynolds

September 13, 1940 - March 31, 2026