Vashtye Faye Reynolds was born on October 23rd, 1947 in Olmsted, Illinois to Thomas “TC” and Lottie Smith. Vashtye was the youngest out of four children. She and her family relocated to Jackson, MI in 1955 and this has been her home since. Faye graduated From Parkside in 1965 and proceeded in continuing her education and obtaining her certificate as a medical assistant. Faye worked a few jobs including Fields retail store in downtown Jackson and the Jackson Harness Raceway where she made many, many friends. She loved to sing and was a natural born caregiver. Faye had a heart of gold and a smile that would light up the room.
Vashtye went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8th, 2019. She is survived by her two children, Kimberly Johnson and Michael (Lucille) Reynolds; her brother, Alvin (Bertha) Smith; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas C. Smith; her mother, Lottie Smith; her sister, Shirley Lindsey; brother, Charles Smith and niece, Zona Lindsey.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21st, 2019 at Greater Philadelphia Church of God in Christ at 265 E. South Street, Jackson, MI 49203 with family hour starting at 2:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm.
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