Mary Reynolds

Mary Helen Reynolds, 94, of Dunkirk, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, peacefully surrounded by love and comfort, at Parker Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parker City, Indiana.

Mary was born in Dunkirk, Indiana, on Feb. 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Maude Mae (Henry) and William Washington Johnson. She was the wife of the late Ervin Reynolds whom she happily married on Nov. 5, 1965, and sadly lost in 1978. 

Mary was formerly employed in the box shop at Armstrong Cork in Dunkirk, Indiana, and formerly attended the Redkey Nazarene Church.

She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, sewing, making clothes for her children when they were little, crossword puzzles, word searches, cooking, baking, watching classic TV shows, listening to classic country music, her state spoon collection from her son Jeff, and gardening with her husband. Mary never had an ill thing to say of anyone and will always be remembered for her love and kindness toward others.

She is survived by a daughter, Karena Dines, two sons Kipp Reynolds and Gene Reynolds, a sister Marjorie Forrest, a brother Kenneth Johnson (wife Mary Jane), two sister-in-laws Herta Johnson and Lana Johnson, five grandchildren Nakota Dines, Tony Monroe, Miranda Montero, Corey Reynolds and Shane Reynolds, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons Jeffrey Johnson and Earl Reynolds, six brothers Glen, WIlliam, Damon, Gayle, Harry and Keith Johnson, one grandchild Brenda Anderson and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Dunkirk Chapel, as well as Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at MJS Mortuaries – Dunkirk Chapel with Pastor Fred Stevens officiating. Burial will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (322 Eighth Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001). Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Dunkirk Chapel.