Leah Mae Reynolds' Obituary
Leah Mae Reynolds, 79, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, July 04, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Leah was born on December 14, 1933 in Fayette Co., IL the daughter of Arthur and Onia Mae Black. She graduated from Cowden High School and was formerly employed at ADM and Sam's Club. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, and traveling. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Fan and mushroom hunter. She married Harold Reynolds on July 5, 1974.
Leah leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Harold; sons, Jack Farrell of Deltona, FL; Vic Farrell of Decatur, IL; Steve Farrell of Sanford, FL; brothers, Leslie Black of Shelbyville, IL; Delbert Black of Monticello, IL; Thomas Black of Long Beach, CA; sisters, Iva Hogan of Decatur, IL; Lillie Gregg of rural Hammond, IL; Joanna Petty of Lexington, KY; Nadean Gambrel of Clinton, IL; La Verne Kline of Long Beach, CA; and a host of grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Farrell; brothers, George, Paul, Carney, and Luther; sisters, Mabel and Dorothy.
The family of Leah Mae Reynolds is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Crematory, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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