Mrs. Nancy Smith Reynolds, 87, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation Center after a period of declining health.
Nancy was born July 9, 1935, in Connelly Springs, NC, a daughter of Rex and Ila (Ike) Lail Smith. She completed nurses training at NC Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. Nancy practiced as a Registered Nurse (RN), finishing her career in family practice at the Valdese Doctors Clinic on the staff of Dr. Miles Hudson. Following her retirement, she served as the first Town Clerk of the newly incorporated Town of Connelly Springs. Nancy was a dedicated lifelong member of Connelly Springs First Baptist Church where she served in numerous roles including Sunday School teacher, pianist, and historian.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ben Reynolds. Surviving are her daughter, Susan Duckworth and husband Kevin of Connelly Springs, NC; beloved grandchildren; Le Hansen of Connelly Springs, NC, and Kyle Hansen (Kathleen) of Winston-Salem, NC; and precious great-grandchildren; Mason Sigmon and Mitchell Hansen. Other surviving special family members are Joshua Duckworth (Amie), Cameron Duckworth (Brittany), and Lydia Wright (Lance).
She is also survived by her siblings; Nita Smith and Elane Cornwell (Sammy) of Rutherford College, NC; Lynne Galvin, Mattie Belle Pope (Buzzy), and Jeff Smith (LuAnn) of Connelly Springs, NC; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Reynolds (Marsha) of Glen Alpine, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Mtn. View Cemetery on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 4:00pm with the Reverend Patrick Sheldon officiating.
The Reynolds family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at College Pines and Amorem.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mtn. View Cemetery fund (PO Box 846, Rutherford College, NC 28671).
I am so sorry the loss of your mother Susan. Our mothers are very special. May our Good Lord , Jesus Christ give you and the family comfort at this difficult time.
Susan, I hope you know she was one of my favorite ladies of all times. As I was picking the music at 11:am Sunday morning service, I was thinking to myself, how I wished She were here to play for us. That caned music is just too hard to sing with. Loved Her and You dearly.
I served on the first board of Aldermen with Mrs. Reynolds, Nancy was a gracious lady and very detailed, it was my honor to have served with her, may God bless her family in this time of great loss
Le and Kyle,
I love the picture you chose of your grandmother. My mother was a nurse at the original Valdese clinic for Drs. Lynn and Palmer around that same time! I feel sure they knew each other. Le, you look so much like your grandmother, beautiful in both your spirt and looks. I want to express my sincere sympathy to both of you and your families. I would love to see you guys! Please take care! Many fond memories of you both….Love, Mrs. Norma Rains, 7th grade Science Teacher, HMS.
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Reynolds, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Howard & Priscilla Stirewalt
Hildebran, NC
I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Nancy worked with my mom in the old doctor’s clinic.
She was a sweet and elegant lady. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Love, Susan Pons-Wright
Our prayers go out to you and your family during this time of loss and grief. 🙏🕊️🌟🎶