Jane Byers Reynolds

1956 - 2024

Jane Byers Reynolds

Jane Byers Reynolds of Rustburg passed on to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the second daughter of Edd and Yvonne Byers, and was born in Richmond in 1956, while her father was attending Union Seminary to be ordained as a Presbyterian minister. She was a cradle to grave Presbyterian, having grown up as a child of the manse and a preacher's kid while her dad served Presbyterian churches in South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina. Some of her fondest memories were growing up in Hinesville, GA, where she made lifelong friends. She graduated from Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC and met her future husband, Larry Reynolds, through mutual friends. Shortly after they were married, they moved back to Larry's hometown of Rustburg, where they celebrated 50 years of marriage. She began her 38-year career with Nationwide Insurance as a Claims Manager, and where she again made lifelong friends.

She and Larry raised two sons, Lee Reynolds (Tiffany) of Kingsport, TN and Andrew Reynolds of Palmyra, who were dearly loved along with four beloved grandchildren, Clay and Kristen Reynolds of Kingsport, TN and Jackson and Thompson Reynolds of Palmyra. Family and church were always Jane's top priorities. She raised her boys in Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, and when Covenant closed, she moved her membership to Quaker Memorial Presbyterian where her passion for service was Missions, serving on the Fellowship and Endowment Committees, supporting the church's Earthcare initiatives and working in the church garden. She will be greatly missed by her church family who have provided much support during her illness.

In addition to her mother, husband, children and grandchildren, she is survived by a sister, Susan Manning of Davidson, NC; a brother, Dean Byers and his wife, Elizabeth Polk of Edenton, NC; three dear nieces, Ashley Gower (Bobby) of Clayton, NC, Tiffany Fremder (Michael) of Apex, NC, and Brittany Kicklighter (Adam) of Harrisburg, NC; six great-nieces and nephews; many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jane cherished her extended family and loved spending time with them traveling the world and enjoying annual beach vacations.

She will be greatly missed by many close friends from Nationwide, her Winton golf buddies where she enjoyed playing in the women's golf league after her retirement from Nationwide, the extended Bost family connections, and lifelong friends from South Georgia.

The family would like to give their sincere heartfelt thanks to Westminster Hospice, Lynchburg Oncology, and UVA Oncology for their loving care and support.

A celebration of Jane's life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church by Rev. Anghaarad Dees with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road (434) 239-2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com.