Joyce Ann Reynolds, 85, passed away on February 26, 2011 after a brief illness. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 6-8pm at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel. Funeral service at 10am on Friday at the chapel with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Maryville, MO. Joyce was born on February 3, 1926 to Miles & Nellie Abbott in Elmo, MO. She married Lowell Dean Reynolds in 1942. Together they raised their four children; Sharon, Ernie, Melody and Roger. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Dean; their son, Ernest Dean and a grandson, Jerry D. Smith. She is survived by her brother, David Abbott; her daughters, Sharon Carroll and Melody Reynolds; her son, Roger D. Reynolds; grandchildren, Lea Ann (Vince) Benedetto, Danny (Donna) Smith, Bryan Carroll and Matthew Reynolds; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel 11924 E. 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64133 (816) 353-6555. Published in the Kansas City Star on March 1, 2011.
