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Thelma Reynolds

1923-2017

Thelma Reynolds, affectionately known as "Nanny" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2017. A native Houstonian, Thelma was born to Dorris and Gertrude Campbell on August 24, 1923. Shortly after graduating from John H. Reagan High School, she began working in downtown Houston. On February 28, 1942, she married Thomas Truxton Reynolds, Sr. and they remained happily married for nearly sixty-six years until his death on January 31, 2008. She is survived by four children: Tommy Reynolds and wife, Laverne; Larry Reynolds and wife, Carol; Gail Reynolds Gallien and husband, Jim; Craig Reynolds and wife, Josey.

A year after getting married, her husband was called off to war and she was left to care for their newborn son for the first two and one-half years of his life. No doubt that difficult period contributed to the development of the strength of character and determined spirit she modeled all of her life. Never fearing to attempt new things, she was inseparable from her IPad, using social media to keep up with her ever growing family.

She had a way of making each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren feel as if they were her favorite. She was at her happiest when her home was filled with the sounds of laughter and conversation when members of her large family were gathered around her, as they often were. And no-one ever left her house hungry because she always insisted on cooking.

Thelma had a strong faith in Christ and deep commitment to the church. She and her family joined Glenn Rose Baptist Church in north Houston shortly after the church began in the early 1950's. For the past several decades was a member of Champion Forest Baptist Church. Over the years she taught thousands of people in Sunday School, directed many Vacation Bible Schools, and served in numerous ways in her church.

In addition to being survived by her four children, she is survived by ten grandchildren: Renee Barbe, Rhonda Hargrove, Christi Myhill, Richard Reynolds, Gay Lynne Sorrells, Penney Christian, David Sorrells, Ashlyn Montgomery, Kyle Reynolds, and Reagan Reynolds. She was also blessed with 27 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
The family will be at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11. A graveside service will be conducte
d on Tuesday, December 12, at 9:00 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery. A memorial service will be conducted at Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner Airline, on Tuesday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception following.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Champion Forest Baptist Church or the Star of Hope Mission.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Dec. 10, 2017