Aida L. Reyes

Mrs. Aida Luz Reyes entered into eternal rest on July 7, 2018. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at 1pm at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Rd. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2:30pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 2607 Lumpkin Rd, with Rev. Mark Van Alstine officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Mrs. Reyes married the love of her life, Jose V. “Benny” Reyes on April 30, 1949. They were married for 26 years, and she remained loyal to his memory throughout the remainder of her life. Together they had 5 children, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a devoted military wife. Her life was not always easy, but she was always willing to make sacrifices for her family. She was also known for having an iron strong will. She held on strongly to her convictions and lived life on her terms. Along with the memories she carried for her husband, nothing brought her more joy than her family. She was an amazing cook, and will always be remembered for the way she could bring her family together around a meal.

Mrs. Reyes is survived by her children, Ben Reyes and wife Beth of Austin, TX; Sam Reyes and wife Lynn of Harlem, GA; Frank Reyes and wife Susan of Lexington SC; Ebel Reyes and wife Pam of Atlanta, GA; and Grace Lynch and husband Randy of Charlotte, NC. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and her granddaughter Carmen Reyes.