Mary Louise Reynolds (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Mary Louise Reynolds, daughter of James and Mary Whitener Tefteller, was born August 1, 1955, in Canadian, Oklahoma. She departed this life Saturday, January 18, 2020, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-four years, five months, and seventeen days.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Beverly D. Thomas; two sons, James Eldon Thomas, II, and Travis L. Thomas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a foster daughter, Kourtney K. Harmon, and her husband, Ronald, of Lebanon, Missouri; a friend, Korisha Barnett; as well as a other relatives and friends.
She was raised on a farm in Oklahoma, and graduated from high school. She then worked as a nurse's aide for a time. After moving to Missouri, she was employed as a nurse's aide in Springfield for several years. When she became ill and disabled, she moved to Lebanon and made her home for the last twenty-five years.
She had a big heart and was always willing to help others. She liked being outdoors and loved her pets, especially her dogs. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and spending time with Kourtney.
We celebrate her life and know that Mary will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri.
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