Janet E. Reynolds, age 78 of Delaware and formerly of Caledonia passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at Grady Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Kirkpatrick, Ohio outside of Marion on November 9, 1937 to the late Ruth Weir. Janet graduated from Caledonia High School and after raising her children she continued her education at The Ohio State University Marion Branch, proudly earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.
For 20 years she served as the railroad crossing guard in the village of Caledonia for the River Valley School District. She also formerly worked as the Caledonia correspondence writer for The Marion Star.
Janet was a member of the Caledonia and Marion County Historical Societies, as well as a very proud alumnus of The Ohio State University. She took joy in her quest for continued knowledge and reading books of history.
Of the Methodist faith, she moved to the Delaware area in 1995 and served as an elections poll worker. While strong willed, she was both compassionate and caring. She will be remembered as a champion for the poor and less fortunate.
She is survived by her sons Mark A. (Pam Kohls) Reynolds of Galion, Don L. Reynolds Jr. of Rio Linda, CA, grandchildren Ashley and Charles Reynolds of California, Kelly and Josh Kohls of Galion, and a great-grandchildren Ellie Rinehart, Haiden and Blake Kohls.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Don Reynolds Sr. in 2001 and granddaughter Michelle Rinehart on March 27, 2015.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center in Delaware.
Memorial contributions can be made to SourcePoint, 800 Cheshire Rd., Delaware, Ohio 43015.
Condolences may be expressed at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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