Eula Reynolds

Eula A. Reynolds ROANOKE - Eula A. Reynolds, 92, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend was called home peacefully to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. Eula was born June 14, 1917, into a loving family in Christiansburg, Va., and worked for many years at Miller's Drug Store as the manager and bookkeeper until retiring. After marrying the Rev. Scott Reynolds, she moved to Roanoke and assisted him as he served as pastor for many Methodist churches throughout the area. Eula was a faithful and devoted member of the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren and served as a deacon for many years. She loved the Lord and found comfort in Him throughout her life. She leaves behind many church friends whose presence enriched her life and brought her comfort. Eula had a wonderful sense of humor and a special presence about her, which drew people into her life. She will be truly missed by her devoted family, dear friends, and anyone whose life she touched. Her greatest joy was her devoted son, Carlton, who amazed her with his athletic talents, especially in football, and served as her source of loving enjoyment and dedication throughout her lifetime. It has been said that she was a small lady who cast a giant shadow. Eula was preceded in death by her mother, Zora Hassie Akers; father, Guy Taylor Akers; husband, the Rev. Scott Lanier Reynolds; sisters and brothers- in-law, Ruby Booth and husband James, Nellie Sprowl and husband Dale, Dr. Clyde Kramer, all of Christiansburg; and nephew, Bruce Kramer of Charlotte, N.C. Eula is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Carlton Bowyer and wife Tammy of Virginia Beach; grandson, Barry Bowyer and his wife Christina Joy and their daughter, Madison Brie of Virginia Beach,; granddaughter, Mary- Margaret Monk and her husband Dr. Brian Monk of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sister, Glenna Kramer of Christiansburg; stepdaughter and husband, Nancy Lynn and Barry Brown of Radford, Va.; and two nieces, Gerlene Humphrey and Emogene Bradford of Roanoke. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Oakey's North Chapel, (540) 362-1237, with Pastor Michael Huffaker officiating. Graveside services will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the funeral home.