of Benton, AR
December 24, 1929 - May 9, 2019
Lorene McLendon Reynolds, 89, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on May 9, 2019. She was born December 24, 1929 in Moorefield, Arkansas to the late Earl and Loressie Miller McLendon. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-six years, Alfred Earl. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton for over fifty years where she served on a number of committees, sang in the sanctuary choir, founded the Mother's Day Out program, and served as the pastor's executive secretary until her retirement.
A graduate of Batesville High School, Mrs. Reynolds resided in the Batesville area until 1968, when the Reynolds family relocated to Benton. Lorene and Earl enjoyed camping, traveling, and following the activities of their children and grandchildren. There was nothing Lorene and Earl loved more than family.
Lorene is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Nannie Laura and James Street of Batesville, children, Dr. Michael (Donna) Reynolds of Arkadelphia, Anita (Tom) Starnes of Hot Springs, Charles (Donna) Reynolds and Patrick (Jacque) Reynolds of Benton, and Laura (Mark) King of Van Buren. In addition Mrs. Reynolds is survived by thirteen grandchildren, Lauren (Matt) Mihalick of Alexandria, VA, Lindsey Butler and Thomas Starnes of Litle Rock, Leslie Reynolds of Tyler, TX, Amy (Justin) Morris of Bryant, Brittney, Kara, and Allison Reynolds of Benton, Nathan Whitlow of Memphis, TN, Luke Whitlow and Drew and Grant King, and Courtney (Amos) Cochran of Van Buren. She also leaves behind five great grandchildren, Maddie, Jude and Lucy Cochran, Justin Morris, and Sean Mihalick, and special friends Hubert and Carol Spann.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047). The family will receive friends immediately after the service.
Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville.
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Clifford Reynold and family
Sunday, May 12, 2019
The Reynolds Family, Your Dad was my Dad, Clifford’s cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you family. Love, Clifford and family
Dennis Edwards
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Dear Reynolds Family,
I just read about your Mom's passing away. I am really sorry.
I have know all your family for years. She will certainly be missed.
You are in my prayers!
Dennis
Mary Alice Hughes
Saturday, May 11, 2019
I was sorry to hear about Mrs. Reynolds death. I have great memories of her (and your dad) at FBC! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Stan Rasburry
Friday, May 10, 2019
Sorry to hear of your Mom passing. We will pray for comfort during this time of grief.
Stan and Terri Rasburry
Kenny Hall
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Mike I am very sorry to hear of your mother passing away . Moms are special . I lost mine in 2015 . I remember when your family moved to Benton . Prayers my Classmate !! May God be with you and your families at this time .
Ronnie & Shirley McMillan
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Our condolences to the Reynolds Family.
Carol Spann
Thursday, May 9, 2019
This sweet lady will be missed by all.
Prayers for your family during this difficult time
Donnie Derfler
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Always so sweet to me. Know Mr. Reynolds is glad to be with her again.
RIP
Lorie Jenkins
Thursday, May 9, 2019
I never met a kinder woman than Mrs. Reynolds. She was quick to laugh and equally quick to gasp or roll her eyes when Mr. Reynolds teased us girls - friends of Laura's. I hadn't seen her in years but my affection for her was undiminished. This is one lady who will be deeply missed. Love to all the family.
Kathy King
Thursday, May 9, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. She was one of the sweetest ladies and we were so thankful we had the blessing of getting to know her. She was always so kind!
Olan and Kathy King