Martha A. Reynolds' Obituary
Martha A. Reynolds, age 93, of Casey, IL passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1929 at home in rural Casey, IL, the daughter of Ira Anderson Chapman and Merle Josie Johnson Chapman. On November 26, 1947 she married Leonard Lee Reynolds in Momence, IL; he passed away on May 16, 2005.
Survivors include her children, Patricia Walker of Newnan, GA; Judy Veach (Steve) of Martinsville, IL and Richard Reynolds (Darlena) of Casey, IL; eleven grandchildren, thirty-six great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Verle, Clifford and Ira Chapman, Jr, sister, Lois Swick and granddaughter, Shawna Gardner.
Martha attended Casey High School. She retired from McQuay Norris in Casey, IL. Martha was a member of Casey VFW Women 's Auxillary and a faithful member of Casey First Christian Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor Justin Sweitzer officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday morning prior at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey VFW Women 's Auxillary, 300 S. Central Ave., Casey, IL 62420 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 4400 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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