Clova Lee McReynolds

1934 - 2025

Clova Lee May McReynolds, 91, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Nantahala, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in a Venice, Fla., care facility.
She was born March 30, 1934, in Macon County to the late John and Lola Cochran May.
As a young girl she attended Otter Creek School and Briartown Baptist Church. Clova graduated high school in Knoxville, Tenn., and later graduated from Carson Newman College.
Clova retired from Heyward Inc. in Charlotte, N.C. She lived at the Peninsula Club on Lake Norman and moved to Venice, Fla., in 1992, living at the Venice Golf and Country Club.
Clova will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. She was a strong, gently determined, loving wife, devoted daughter and loyal friend who will forever be remembered for her beautiful smile, gentle eyes, sense of humor and caring heart. All who knew Clova will never forget her.
She was a gracious host of many dinner parties, always well dressed, loved growing orchids, golfing, walking, traveling by RV, cruising the world, enjoyed an occasional glass of chardonnay and loved shopping.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. McReynolds, who died in 2012; and a brother, John Dee May.
She is survived by her cherished cousins, Betty Shields, Sidney May, Verden Owenby, Pearly Owenby, Shirley Postell, Shelby Jean Solesbee, Russell Cochran, Roger Cochran and Wanda Ballew. She is also survived by several in-laws, extended relatives and long time friends throughout the country.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Briartown Baptist Church with the Rev. S.J. Waters officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sidney May, Pearly Owenby, Donald Cross, Russell Cochran and Kevin Hawkins.
The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Briartown Baptist Church prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, is in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.