She was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She was also proud of being the first girl in her family to graduate from high school and learn to drive. She enjoyed painting, sewing, and drawing as well as watching Dr. Phil. She worked for many years in data processing and billing.
She is preceded in death by husband, William Osborne Reynolds, Jr; son, Baby Boy Reynolds; parents, Melvin A. Speelman and Catherine Jane Wilkinson Speelman; brothers, Albert Speelman, Sonny Speelman, Arnold Speelman, Clair “Buddy” Speelman; sisters, Mabel Speelman Reed, Dolores Speelman, Shirley Temple Speelman Knight.
She is survived by daughters, Kathie (Larry) Reynolds Butler, Debra (Dave) Reynolds Ketelsen; sisters, Catherine Speelman Slaybaugh, June (Albert) Speelman Shultz, Barbara (William) Speelman Spicer, Nadine (Charles) Speelman Carbaugh; grandchildren, Austin (Amy) Ketelsen, Myles (Lacy) Ketelsen, Austin (Elizabeth) Roberts, Jayla Ketelsen, John Collin Ketelsen, Alex (Katie) Butler, Abby Butler, Anna Butler; great-grandchildren, Madison Ketelsen, Annabelle Ketelsen, Asher Ketelsen, and one on the way from parents Austin and Elizabeth Roberts.
A graveside service to honor Helen will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Berry Highland South Cemetery, 9010 E. Simpson Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37920 with Pastor Dave Ketelsen officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Project Girl, a Joyce Meyer ministry at www.joycemeyer.org/donate/project-grl. Online condolences and fond memories can be extended to the family at www.berryhighlandsouth.com
Berry Highland South Funeral Home
9010 E. Simpson Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-573-7300
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