Delilah Huff Reynolds passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 after a short illness at the age of 88. She was the daughter of Cuba and Nova Huff, born in Butler County, Kentucky on March 15, 1935. She often fondly shared stories of growing up on a farm in the country with 9 siblings, who she remained close to throughout her life. While working as an AT&T long distance operator, she met and married Robert G. Reynolds of Louisville, Kentucky on January 29, 1955. Next month, they would have celebrated 69 years of marriage.
Bob and Delilah raised their two children in Louisville near their families. In 1984, they relocated to Jacksonville, FL after a transfer with Bob’s employer, CSX. After retirement, they enjoyed 27 years together and spent their days traveling, visiting family and staying connected to their friends.
Delilah was a talented seamstress and loved to quilt and sew. She will be remembered for her excellent cooking, entertaining friends, storytelling and love of a good laugh. Her faith and service to God was the most important thing in her life, followed by a great love for her family.
She leaves behind her loving husband and two children, Keary Reynolds and Karen (Samuel) Dean as well as four grandchildren; Jennifer (Jimmy) Meadows, John Reynolds, Caitlin (Glen) Dean, Caleigh Dean and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings Corene, Yuleen, Ramona, Judson, Alline and Donovan. She is survived by her sister Morene and brothers Kenneth and James.
A visitation will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, December 11, 2023 at The Lodge at Oaklawn Chapel & Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. The funeral service will be at 1:00pm and the graveside service will immediately follow.
A visitation for Delilah will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 4801 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207. A funeral service will occur Monday, December 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 4801 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207, her funeral service may be viewed virtually at: https://youtube.com/live/RUyoUQ23WbA?feature=share . A committal service will occur Monday, December 11, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207.
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