Shirley Gene Reynolds

Shirley Gene Reynolds age 76 passed away peacefully on October 5th 2023 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 25th 1947 to the late Hubert and Irene Lee. Shirley attended the New Carlisle Church of Christ for many years and loved all her Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents: her brother James D. Lee and sister in law Sandra B. Lee.

She is survived by her loving daughter Debra (Mike) Walker, son Robert (Lesly) Reynolds. She is survived by many grandchildren. Jonathan, Jasmine (Jackson) Jacob, Jenna, Justice, Joseph, Jordan (Bailey), Josie, Jackson, Jacee, Zachary, Brandon, Andrew, and Abigail and grand-son-in-law Ken Carter. Shirley was also blessed with 6 great grandchildren. Ella, Grayson, Rhydian, Skye, Isaac, Aliya.

Shirley graduated from Stebbins High School. Worked and retired from the Dayton Public Schools. Shirley served many years as a city council woman for the city of Riverside. Shirley loved being involved and worked hard to better the city she called home. Shirley enjoyed being with family and especially loved her grandchildren. Shirley loved making a large breakfast on Saturday mornings where her grandchildren could not get enough of her chocolate gravy.

Shirley enjoyed in later years taking the "old lady gang" to gospel meetings in the area, where many great friendships developed by their families.

Shirley leaves behind 3 very special friends Norma, Vicki, and Linda. These ladies enjoyed their time together traveling, eating out and porch talks.

A memorial visitation for Shirley will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45432, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM with Pastor Jeremy Miller of New Carlisle Church of Christ presiding.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Reynolds family.