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Melisa “Lisa” Lynne Stinnett Reynolds, age 65, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was formerly of Jessamine County. She was born on October 4, 1960, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Marvin “Buck” Stinnett and Iva Jean Miller Stinnett. Lisa was a believer in the Christian faith, a homemaker who enjoyed working the tobacco fields, and watching football and basketball on television. She is survived by three children, daughters Leeah (Jeffrey) Wright and Jennifer Lynne Reynolds, and a son, Chad Evan Reynolds. She is also survived by her loving companion, Greg Givens, and puppy dog, Dee. Additional survivors include two brothers, Dwayne Stinnett and Greg Stinnett. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Stinnett, and a brother, William Stinnett. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Betts & West Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Cochran officiating. The burial will follow in the Mose Reynolds Cemetery, with family and friends serving as bearers. The visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the service at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the funeral home. Betts & West Funeral Home is honored to serve Lisa and her family in their time of need. Online guestbook at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com
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