Marie Josephine Reynolds

Location: J.C. Battle & Sons Funeral Home (543 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229)
Born: Monday 08/11/1941 Died: Monday 08/11/2025 Died In: Cincinnati
Visitation
When: Friday 08/22/2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Arlington Memorial Gardens
2145 Compton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Burial
When: Friday 08/22/2025 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Arlington Memorial Gardens
2145 Compton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
Service
When: Saturday 08/23/2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Greater Grace Christian Ministry Church
6717 Hamiton Ave
Cincinnati, Oh 45224
Obituary
Reynolds, Josephine M, loving mother of Chery Jean McCain (Derek) and Carroll Jean Talbert(Stephen). Passed Monday, August 11, 2025 Age 84 years. Visitation Friday, August 22, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Arlington Memorial Gardens for immediate family only. Traditional Service on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Greater Grace Christian Ministry Church. Entombment at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Cincinnati, Oh. Special online condolences for family and friends may be expressed at
, a faithful servant of the Lord and cherished matriarch, entered the arms of her Savior on her birthday, August 11, 2025. Born in Morris Chapel (Hookers Bend), Tennessee on August 11, 1941, she was the daughter of Mattie Delores Brashears and William Thomas Holt. Their families-established in Tennessee since the late 1800s, renowned for educators, doctors, and community leaders-and a family of expansive farm owners, Josephine inherited a legacy of faith, learning, and stewardship. Her mother later married Autrie Burdine, Sr., who became her beloved and bonus dad for life. From this union, she became the eldest daughter of 17 siblings (Iva, Peggy, Autrie, Jr., Charles, Cornell, William, Otis, Mary, Carl, Leon, Donna, Jerome, Lisa, Vanessa, Kevin and Rita) in whom she was affectionately known as 'Jo'.
A 1959 graduate of Central High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Josephine's creativity and compassion shone early, excelling in Psychology and home economics. In 1960, at Antioch Baptist Church, she married Walter Butler Sr. Their union was blessed with three children: Chery, Walter Jr., and Carroll. Josephine was an excellent seamstress, pouring her love into every stich, sewing gowns, upholstery and even daughter Carroll's entire wedding party gowns with patience and her gifted hands alongside her sister, Iva. Cooking from her heart, Josephine used her kitchen to teach her granddaughters how to bake. Her legendary southern chess pie-a family secret since her Tennessee childhood-and her incomparable holiday potato salad became touchstones of shared family memories. In every spoonful, her family tasted her love.
Josephine was a professionally schooled and trained secretary for decades, spending her last 21 working years at HCR Manor Care - Madeira, retiring only to be asked to return back for 5 more years, a testament to her unwavering dedication and kind spirit. As a church mother at Greater Grace Christian Ministry Church, she ministered without reservation-sending cards, offering prayers, and embodying Christ's compassion to new members, the sick, and the shut-ins. Everyone would affectionately describe her as incredibly sweet and kind; a mother to all.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Annie (Ma Minnie) Orr; mother, Mattie Dolores (Brashears) Burdine; father, William Thomas Holt; bonus dad, Autrie Burdine, Sr; son, Walter Scott Butler Jr.; sisters, Donna and Lisa Burdine; brothers, Charles, William and Jerome Burdine.
Josephine's legacy lives on through her daughters Chery Jean McCain (son-in-law, Derek McCain) and Carroll Jean Talbert (Stephen); her grandchildren Stephanie Talbert, Tanisha Butler, Jessica McCain, Derek McCain, Anthony Talbert and Aysha Butler; eight great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who affectionately recognized her as a grandmother figure.
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
One word, yet it carries so much meaning. It holds a lifetime of love, sacrifice, comfort, and care. It's the voice that soothes you when you're hurting, the hands that hold you when you're weak, and the heart that loves you without conditions. Mama is more than a name. It's a promise, a shelter, and a love that never fades.
Acknowledgements
The daughters of Josephine wish to express their sincere appreciation for your calls,texts, cards, flowers, and every act of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. Your love, prayers, and support have brought comfort and strength to our family. Officiated by Min. Myron Ingram/Eulogist Pastor Stephen Talbert
Order of Service
Musical Prelude – Arah Samuels - Instrumental
Processional – Clergy
Scripture Reading (Old Testament/New Testament) – Clergy
Prayer of Comfort – Clergy
Poem – Rita Brooks Lowe
Selection – Arah Samuels – I Shall Wear a Crown
Acknowledgement of Cards and Flowers – Monica Watson (niece)
Obituary Reading – Stephanie Talbert – (granddaughter) / Video Tribute
Mime – Precious Lord – (friend)
Grandchildren's Tribute to Grandma Josephine
Family and Friends Reflections (1 minute)
Selection – Arah Samuels- When I Think About the Lord
Eulogy – Pastor Stephen Talbert – Greater Grace Christian Ministry Church
Benediction
Recessional
If I could give you one gift that lasts forever, it would be the reminder to never forget how much I love you. Even when I'm not by your side, know that I believe in you. You're one of the most beautiful blessings life has ever given me. You are my heart, my pride, my joy. You're those tiny stars who make my world shine brighter. Thank you for being my forever sunshine.
Love, Grandma