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Dawn Reynolds Obituary

REYNOLDS, DAWN MARIE PAUL -age 35, of Maynardville, passed away December 8, 2009. Preceded in death by son, Joseph L. Reynolds; grandparents, George and Helen Rudd, and Carl D. and Bonnie M. Paul; father-in-law, E.G. Reynolds. Survived by: husband, Jeffrey Reynolds; children, Brianna, MacKenzie, and Nathaniel; parents, Maudie and Sam Ward, Doug and Joy Paul; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Reynolds; sisters, Helen Powers, Lisa Henry, Danielle Pressley, April Baer, brothers, James Paul, Clay Ward; nieces, Anna Henry, Lexi Pressley; nephews, Jared and Ivan Powers, Seth and Andrew Pressley, Colton Paul; brothers-in-law, Daniel Henry and Will Pressley; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family will receive friends Friday 6 to 8 with funeral service to follow at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel at Cooke Mortuary. Reverend Sam Ward and Reverend Freddie Goodson officiating. Interment 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Fountain Valley Community Baptist Church Cemetery. www.cookemortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2009.

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Flowers by Bob

January 6, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Cooke Mortuary

January 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Helen Bernice Griffin

December 27, 2009

Dawn was the best when Teressa was dying Dawn and Lisa Michelle came to the hospital and stayed till they just had to leave Dawn brushed out Teressa hair she pulled her hair she looked at me and said if she wakes up she's going to reach up here and slap me Dawn was the life of the party she loved Teressa Ann and I bet her and Teressa are up there in heaven giving God a run for his money as we would say I love you Dawn and I miss you .you will forever and always be loved and I hope and pray you ,Papaw, Big Granny ,Daddy,Butchie, and Teressa Ann and baby joseph are all together and waiting for us to all come home to where all closer than we want to be . We'll all be home soon . love you Dawn Give everyone a kiss and tell them we love them .with all my love your number one cousin Helen Bernice

Lorrie Williams

December 27, 2009

I still can't believe that your gone, Dawn I miss you so much. Me and mom was talking about how it don't seem real I look at your picture and I still feel so numb you were a great cousin I love you and miss you dearly.

jennifer griffin/coker

December 15, 2009

forever in are thoughts i will always love you and will always miss you i will never forget when we went to see the lady vols me and danni was in a hurry but dawn said we,ll get in there that was a great day we had so much fun that day dawn yelled so much she couldn't talk by the time we left the game i thank she had as much fun as me and danni may god bless are whole family and to my aunt maudie please know that if you need to talk or to pray you can call me anytime mom can give you my number call anytime love you and may god bless you

Danielle Pressley

December 15, 2009

I hate that this happened and our lives are changed forever, none of us understand but I am having faith in God that he will bring us through this and make something good out of bad. I love you Dawn and miss you so much, you were always my second moma and me and you were unseperatable when we lived at home. You have always been so good to me and helped me with my kids, when I had a question with pregnancy or anything you were the first I called. When all of our kids were babies and even until the day you died, you loved on them and treated them as if they were your own, they loved their aunt Dawnie, all of them! When my time comes, I can't wait to see you again and meet Joseph, kiss him for me. Your babies miss you so much, please let them feel your arms around them. We will all make sure your babies are taken care of, they were your life and everybody knew it. I love you Dawn, R.I.P.

Sharon Lucas

December 14, 2009

My heart breaks and crys for the family .I'm so sad to hear of this i just was in shock.I am so so sorry for your loss.God really does pick the best Flowers first .I pray for the family may God Bless you with his Love and Comfort you all at this very sad time.You all are in our prayers.With Deepest Sympathy

Teresa Ritter

December 14, 2009

Our precious friends: We are so sorry that we were not there for you at Dawns services. I just found out today @ work. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and if there is anything Bob or I can do please let us know. My phone number is 865-300-7760. We may not talk that often but we still love you.

I remember how loving Dawn was with everyone.

I can still remember selling donuts at K-mart on broadway and coming back to church with my backseat full .. Dawn sold all of hers and she rubbed it in... we laugh about that .. I can remember meeting at Atlantic Ave. and unloading a ton of bread for the pantry.. Dawn and Jeff were there to help .... she was so giving of herself ... she will truely be missed ... Along with her family already in heaven she is now with Bro. Brian ... Gods getting His church ready..

For visitors reading this .... Are you ready? If not please don't wait .. God is waiting for you to accept him into your life ... don't you wanna go ?

December 13, 2009

Hi Jeff, Its hard for me to find the right words to say how sorry i am for your loss. you had a lot of friends at anderson rd and we all were saddened at this news..i hope you are ok....my deepest sympathy Linda Newhouse

NANCY HUNDLEY

December 13, 2009

I DIDN'T KNOW YOU YOU ARE KIN TO ME, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT [email protected]

MAUDIE WARD

December 12, 2009

I LOVE YOU MY BABY GIRL YOU WAS MY FIRST BORN AND ALWAYS MY FRIEND YOU ARE WITH JOSEPH NOW WATCH FOR MOMA IM COMING SOON SO YOU JUST SIT DOWN AND LOVE THAT BABY OF YOURS FOREVER AND WHEN MOMA GETS THERE WE WILL LOVE HIM TOGETHER I LOVE YOU MY BABY GIRL

SUNNY MCNEW

December 12, 2009

I AM TERRIBLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I DIDN'T KNOW DAWN PERSONALLY, BUT I KNOW HELEN AND A FEW OTHERS. YOU GUYS ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS TRAGIC TIME, ESPECIALLY BEING THIS CLOSE TO THE HOLIDAYS.

GOD BLESS YOU
SUNNY

linda G. Broughton

December 12, 2009

hello, my name is linda nelson maude was my aunt my daddys aunt george and helen use to come to our house all the time my daddy was frank nelson and my mom was trula nelson i.am so sorry for your loss would love to talk and catch up on lost family helens childern and me my sister we use to play in the back yard all the time my email add is [email protected] god bless your family linda

ROGER HARMON

December 12, 2009

DECEMBER 12,2009 SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I WILL NEVER FORGET HER BECAUSE WHEN I HAD A CAR ACCIDENT SHE STOPPED AND COVERED ME WITH HER JACKET.MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. ROGER HARMON MAYNARDVILLE, TENNESSEE

December 12, 2009

Jeff . I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Connie(Ogle) Yadon

teresa barnes

December 12, 2009

maudie,
i am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. you and your family are in my prayers. when we worked together at central, we used to share stories of our girls, and i know how very loved they were, and how proud you were of them. may God keep you safely in His arms.

love and prayers,
teresa barnes (bohanan)

Kathy Spencer

December 12, 2009

Jeff, My heart goes out to you. This is Kathy. I use to work at Wal-mart in Halls. I am so sorry to hear of Dawns passing. Take care of yourself. Lord be with you. Kathy Spencer.

Kristi Paul

December 11, 2009

Lisa and Helen, please know that I am here for you both. I know exactly what you all are going thru, as I have been thru the very samething. I am here if you all need to talk or just need a sounding bouard. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family. Love Kristi Paul

SHIRLEY OSBORNE

December 11, 2009

MAUDIE,
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE YOU ALL
SHIRLEY

Linda,Billy Scott

December 11, 2009

Jeff,and family,
Sorry to here of your lost.Dawn,was a
great person.She always had a smile on her face.she was good hearted lady.I
liked working with her.we had some fun times. We will miss her.But she is the
most beautiful ANGEL in HEAVEN now

December 11, 2009

Maudie, Danielle, Lisa, and Helen...

Words cannot even begin to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. I can't imagine what any of you are going through. Please know that we are thinking about you and praying for you and if you need anything, please let us know.
We love you!!
Skip, Sheila, Bobbi, David,and Connor

Sherrie Padgett

December 11, 2009

Danielle, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Melanie just told me about it today and I wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Becky Paul Ownby

December 11, 2009

Doug, Joy and family,

I am SOOOO sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you all....

Georgia Hickman

December 11, 2009

Doug, Joy and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Georgia

December 11, 2009

We love u so much DAWN MARIE you r the best cousin and we hold u close to our heart Chris and Nikki

Helen Tilley

December 11, 2009

I am very saddened to here of Dawn's passing. She was always very sweet and funny. You are all in my prayers.

Gary & Andrea Humphrey

December 11, 2009

Dawn was a wonderful warm hearted cousin and she will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time. We miss and love you guys. Wish we could be down there with everyone. Love, Gary and Andrea Humphrey

Lori Rose

December 11, 2009

Please know that you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. Please let me know if I can do anything to help you or the children and know that I will do everything I can for Nathaniel when he returns to my classroom.

December 10, 2009

Dawn was a great person and a wonderful mother. She will truly be missed. Amy Coile

December 10, 2009

jeff and family, we are very sorry to hear about your loss.our thoughts and prayers are with you. kevin and margaret johnson

Maria Ballinger

December 10, 2009

Sam and Maudie Im so sorry about this tragic accident.I dont understand why God takes the people we love but I know they are in a better place I dont know what to say,I remember when mama passed away you and Sam were in the room with us and that means so much to me its the hardest thing losing somebody that you love so much its hard to imagine life without them but God does truelly help us.You know how close me and mama were.We was together everyday upto meaness Im sure but we were always together and I miss that so much.At the funeral when everybody was going thru the line it seems like thats all I heard was oh shes in a better place and shes not in pain anymore I was so sick of hearing that cause all I wanted was her back with me whether she was in pain or not and till this day I miss her so much and Gods still helping me cope and its been almost 2 years and its a little easier..I said all that and it prolly wasnt necessary and Im sorry cause now Im all tore up..lol..Just know that You and Sam are very special people to me and I love you so much...

Tracy DeVault Dyer

December 10, 2009

Jeff,

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

helen griffin

December 10, 2009

to are whole family Dawn marie was mine and allie's little baby when we wre kids me and allie carried her around like she was are baby Dawie you will be missed i'll love you forever my prayers and my thoughts are with my aunt maudie i loveyou aunt maudie and may god give you the peace you need and bless us all .with all my love helen bernice

Tammy (Hensley) Beeler

December 10, 2009

Jeff & Family I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could do or say that would help with the pain. We will be praying for you and the children. I am James David's half sister.

Douglas Kitts

December 10, 2009

Jeff,
You are one of the best people I have ever known and only God knows why this has happened to you. Please remember though he is just like us he picks his sweetest fruit first. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace and love be with you.

Douglas J and Sandy Kitts

Gena Weaver Oliver

December 10, 2009

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

I am sorry for your loss and pray to God for strength for you and your family at this time and the days to come.

December 10, 2009

Jeff,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you and your children find comfort in the Lord in this tragic and difficult time. Jason and Jana Smith

Lorrie Williams

December 10, 2009

Dawn I miss you with all my heart I will always remember the fun we had the laughs we shared. To all of my family God is with us and through it all he will carry us.

Rachel (Paul) Palmer

December 10, 2009

Doug and family, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Junior & Jennifer Collins

December 10, 2009

Dear Sam & Maude,
Words can't express how sorry we are to hear about Dawn I remember a conversation me and her had years ago at New Dawn she was such a big help to me during that time. I know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her husband and dear children we love you all. If you need anything don't hesitated to call --Jennifer Collins

Misty Shipe Joe and Joni Halls niece

December 10, 2009

Jeff and children, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and always! In the little time I got to know Dawn I received such a great gift, her as a friend! She always knew how to make me and my girls smile, as well as put my uncle,Joe Hall in his place! Ha! Dawn is such a great mother and wife and friend. I know it is hard right now but please remember she is not gone, she will always be around when one of her beautiful children smile! Our love to your family always!

Ron & Lori Ward Conley

December 10, 2009

Dear Sam & Maudie, My heart goes out to you and the family I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Lord and his Precious word. If we can do anything please let us know. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You and the Family.

Ron & Lori Ward Conley (Jefferson City, Tn)

Mark & Melanie Dykes

December 10, 2009

Jeff,

You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Coffey

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. May God Bless You All During This Time of Grief.

Kristin Humphrey

December 10, 2009

Aunt Maudie and family, we are sorry to hear about Dawn. She will be missed. She was always kind and sweet to us when we would visit. We wish we could be there for you. all our love, Bob and Kristin

Maria Hensley

December 10, 2009

Jeff and family,
You are in our prayers and let us know if we can help with anything. Just call. Maria, Cat and Family.

AUNT LINDA HUMPHREY/JOHNSON

December 10, 2009

DAWN WAS A SPECIAL GIRL FULL OF LIFE SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY SHE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS.MY HEART GOES OUT TO HER FAMILY I LOVE YOU ALL.

Debbie Kelly

December 10, 2009

Dear Sam & Maudie and family my prayers are with you at this time as always May God comfort you through this time I know Dawn is so happy now to be home with Jesus and her family there ane we all know we will see her again some day soon ! I love you all very much
Love Debbie Kelly (Knoxville )

Rebecca Helal

December 10, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrew Tyree

December 10, 2009

From the Executive Board of the Johnston County(NC) Republican Party, we send our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Michelle Graham

December 10, 2009

I am very sorry, your family will be in my thoughts.

December 10, 2009

Hi Jeff we are so sorry to hear of your loss may GOD help fill the empty spot for you all. Danny Graham

Pat Smith

December 10, 2009

Danielle, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss if there is anything I can do just let me know. My prayers are with you, if you need me to watch kids or just to talk I'm here for you. Please let me know if you need anything.Prayers are with you. Mamaw Pat

Charles&Artie Beason

December 10, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Lisa Chaffin

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. Please know that you are all thought of and cared for and in many prayers. May God lift you all and give comfort through this time.
Lisa Chaffin

Pam Breeding Graves

December 10, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Cayla Nelson's Family

December 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Christy Long

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and sorry. My daughter goes to school with Brianna at Horace Maynard. Just know that even know you are hurting in this time of grief but God has a plan for her. With Love, Christy Long and Kelsie Phillips and Kelsey Varner

December 10, 2009

Jeff, Kids and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Love and prayers
Julie, Kelsey and Logan Belew

Jeana Elkins

December 10, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Leonard & Ellie LaRue

December 10, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

SONDRA MCGINNIS

December 10, 2009

I DON'T KNOW YOUR FAMILY BUT WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.MAY HER CHILDREN FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD TIMES THEY HAVE HAD AND ALWAYS CARRY ON THE LOVE I'M SURE SHE HAD FOR EACH OF THEM.FOR HER HUSBAND MY PRAYER FOR YOU IS GOD WILL STRENGHTHEN YOU NOT ONLY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR CHILDREN.FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN OUR LORD.

Toni French

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless and comfort you.

December 10, 2009

We are sorry for your loss. God Bless you.

The Vandergriff family

December 10, 2009

Lisa and family,

I was devistated to hear about Dawn. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Forrest, Kristi, Travis and Cameron Walker

Gail Muncey

December 10, 2009

Sorry to hear of your lost.May god be with you through this time of need.Praying for you and the children and the family.

Roberta Humphrey

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I will never forget Dawn she was always so sweet to me when we came there to visit not only to me but to everyone.we will miss her greatly Jesus will take good care of her also Dawn you will be with my mom she will Take good care of you and you can take good care of her for me. I love you & miss you Roberta,Perry,Holly Humphrey,Hali Humphrey/ patton

Alice Pope

December 10, 2009

Dear Maudie: I am so very sorry about Dawn's passing. I read about the accident in the paper and my heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope God's love will help to heal your pain. With love and prayers, Alice Rivard Pope, Addison & Reagan Rivard

kristi

December 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James Paul

December 10, 2009

You will be greatly missed and loved forever, Love Jamie

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