of Greenbrier, AR
May 27, 1920 - January 29, 2018
Loving mother, Mamaw, and Mamaw Re
Rebecca Irie Castleberry Reynolds went to be with the Lord and Savior on January 29, 2018. She was born May 27, 1920 to her late parents Loyd M. and Willie Reno Castleberry. Irie is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Aaron, Hinkle, Ernest and Thurman Castleberry; Sisters Mary Burkett, Annie Barton, Daisy Cotton and Marie Webb. Also preceded in death by Martha Staggs, a niece she and Ernest raised, and her husband of 63 years, Ernest Reynolds.
Irie was the oldest member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. She worked at International Shoe Factory for 20 years, and then worked at CAPCA in Conway for a number of years. She was a hard worker at home, spending time sewing, gardening and one incredible cook. She loved to prepare meals every Sunday after church for kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. She was famous in her family's eyes serving homemade rolls, biscuits, fried chicken, stewed potatoes, and delicious homemade from scratch desserts. Ernest and Irie provided their family unconditional love and left a wonderful legacy for all to follow.
Survivors are her son, James Reynolds (Phyllis) of Greenbrier, daughter, Becky Goodman (Mark) of Greenbrier, grandkids, Kim Hutchcraft, Tim (Teri) Reynolds, Luke (Amanda) Goodman, Wes (Sarah) Goodman, great grandkids, Jason (Dana) McGinty, Ashley Nance, Skylar (Kaylin) Reynolds, Seaana Reynolds, Pate and Matti Goodman, John Rock and Haskle Goodman, great-great grandkids, Aubrey Henderson, Samuel, and Haven McGinty, nephew, Ronnie Staggs, who was like a grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6-8PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Friendship Baptist Church in Greenbrier with Bro. Jesse Thomas and Gaylon King officiating. Burial will follow at Republican Community Cemetery in Greenbrier. Grandkids will serve as Pallbearers.
The family is thankful to Judy Edwards for the wonderful care and love shown for the last 6.5 years and to the Kindred Hospice team for their care and support given.
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Marvin Harrington
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
so sorry to hear of Irie's passing , she was a favorite person to us she will be greatly missed
Jody Lentz
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Irie was such a wonderful person, always had,a smile and kind words. James, Becky and all your family, I am so sorry you have lost your mom. Love, Jody
Jerry and Janis Garrett Robbins
Monday, January 29, 2018
Becky, James and families, we are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, but knowing you will see her again and reunited with your Dad, and also that you will see her again also. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Euna Garrett
Monday, January 29, 2018
James, Phyllis, Becky, Mark and all families, our families sends our prayers to all of you. Ernest and Irie were always great kinfolks to our family. Know that she will be missed, but thankful for her long life and legacy and memories she has left in all of you.