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SHIRLEY STOKES-REYNOLDS Obituary
SHIRLEY ANN STOKES-REYNOLDS
"Miff"
Age 60, of East Chicago, Indiana, formerly of Gary, Indiana and Glendale, Arizona, passed away suddenly Monday, July 5, 2010. Miff, as she was affectionately known by her family, was born on August 15, 1949 to Nancy Jeanette Stokes and Judge Walker. She accepted Christ at an early age at Marshalltown Methodist Church, which later became Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana. After she relocated she joined West Glendale Baptist Church in Glendale, Arizona. Shirley was a 1967 graduate of Tolleston School and a graduate of Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona. She met and married Bennie C. Reynolds, Sr. on May 18, 1967. To this union two children were born. Shirley was manager of Shirl-Ton Beauty Salon in Gary, Indiana, and owner/operator of Shirl-Ton II Beauty Salon in Phoenix, Arizona. Shirley is preceded in death by her mother, Nancy J. Stokes-Bridgeman; stepfather, William Bridgeman; son, Bennie C. (Hop) Reynolds, Jr; and great-nephew, Carter Worthman (infant). She leaves to cherish her memory loving father, Judge Walker, Brownsfield, Tennessee; one loving and devoted daughter, Nancy Kim Reynolds (Gregory Coleman), Gary, Indiana; brothers, Tony Watson, South Holland, Illinois, Darnell (Johnnie Mae) Walker, Gary, Indiana, Martin Bridgeman, William Bridgeman, Jr., East Chicago, Indiana; sisters, Eunice Taylor, Florida, Bonita Worthman, Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren (the loves of her life), Dominique Reynolds, Lancaster, California, Braedon Reynolds, Springfield, Oregon and Kassidy Coleman, Gary, Indiana; devoted aunts, Shirley Johnson, Glendale, Arizona and Wanda Caldwell, Chicago, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Gary, Indiana.
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Memories and Condolences
for SHIRLEY STOKES-REYNOLDS
Stacey Rodgers- Bogan
July 6, 2022
I am so sorry, and I am praying for you and your family.
Carla Cannon
July 11, 2011
Kim, Lois forwarded this to me yesterday & I just wanted you to know that I truly do miss Miff & I think about her more than you could even imagine. I will always love her and I know that she is looking down on all of us with love. Your cousin, Carla
Nancy Kim Reynolds
July 11, 2011
It has been a year Mama and I am still missing you so much...Kassie is growing so fast and acting just like you and Hop...I know that you God are watching over us...just wishing you were here..WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS..Kim and Kass:)
Nancy Reynolds
August 6, 2010
Missing you each and every minute of the day...R.I.P. Mother, We truly love you. Kim and Kassie.
John & Gail Thomas
July 25, 2010
Kim, We Love You And We're Deeply Sorry For The LOSS Of Your Precious Mother. Praying for God To Touch You & Your Family With Comfort and Strength. Hold On To The Peace That Only He Can Give. May God Bless You ALWAYS...LOVE
Cathy Duncan
July 19, 2010
Kim sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May GOD provide you with comfort and strenght!!!
Bereatha Leggett-Coble
July 17, 2010
Dear Kim, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I'm sure you don't remember me but your grandmother Nancy and your mother gave me my first job at Shirl-Ton after finishing beauty school. They taught me a lot and accepted me as a part of their family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and be strenghtened in the Love and Arms of Jesus and allow Him to take you through this. Love, Bea
GREGORY MITCHELL
July 15, 2010
ALL MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER'S GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
CYNTHIA REED-ANTOSIK
July 15, 2010
TO MY CHILDHOOD NEIGHBOR & FRIEND4LIFE KIM, MAY THE LORD SEND THE COMFORTER 2 BE AT YOUR SIDE. KNOW THAT GOD HAS BEEN THERE THROUGH THIS WHOLE TRANSISTION. YOUR MOM WAS THERE 4 ME & MY BROTHER, JUST AS SHE WAS 4 U & "HOP". SHE IS NOW AMONG THE LIVING, & WE R LEFT HERE WITH THE DEAD. JUST CONTINUE 2 TRUST IN HIM & LEAN NOT 2 YOUR OWN UNDER-STANDING, KNOW THAT U CAN CALL ME, I AM ALWAYS HERE 4 U. LOVE ALWAYS CYNTHIA
Tracy Cooper
July 15, 2010
Kim I really can't express my condolences and deepest sympathies to you. May God continue to Bless and Comfort you and your family during this time.
Gregory & Dorothy Smith
July 15, 2010
To the Family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
July 14, 2010
Kim
You and your family are in my prayers. Just know that GOD is able and makes no mistakes, just trust and lean on him and he will get you through.
Tammy Alford
Althea Frazier Teamer
July 14, 2010
To the family of Miff,
My prayers are with you. May you know that God's Will be done. Seek comfort in the Lord,Jesus Christ. And may we all continue to spread the loving joy reflected from Miff's smile that we remember so well.
Essie Henderson
July 14, 2010
Kim I wish you God's speed at this time of bereavement. May His Love and Mercy sustain you.
Connie Agee-Goldwire
July 14, 2010
Nancy my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the God of all comfort, comfort you in your time of pain. Hold on to his words at Rev. 21:4 that one day soon he will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
You have are always comforting to others, please allow others to be of comfort to you.
Lois Carr
July 14, 2010
Kim,
Sorry to learn of your mother's passing. May the grace of God and His Sweet Holy Spirit comfort and keep you in His care, is my prayer. Soon your tears of sorrow will turn into tears of laughter as you fundly remember the good times.
God Bless
Monica Burns
July 13, 2010
I am so sorry for you loss. I didnt know our mother, only met her once, but from the way you talk about her I know she is a wonderful woman.. May God bless you and your family and I will keep you in my prayers.
Monica
STACEY BOGAN
July 13, 2010
NANCY:
I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, IN THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM! WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS,BUT I AM SORRY AND YOU ARE LOVED BY ME AND MANY OF YOUR CLASSMATES. GOD IS WITH YOU, ALWAYS!!
July 13, 2010
verry well spoken love you an always ,from martine stokes an famliy ,
Tammy Johnson-Chatman
July 13, 2010
Kim,
My second mother will be missed deeply. She's resting in a better place. I will definetly miss talking to her on the phone. I loved when we were little girls she would do our hair. We would be the prettiest little girls in the salon. I will also miss when she got onto us for doing something we had no business doing. She was a wonderful person to me from the time you and I became friends in the second grade. I love you Kim, May God strenghthen you and your family at this time of bereavement. Love Tammy
Brigett Stokes
July 13, 2010
Kim
I said a Prayer of Sympathy
to the good Lord up above,
To ask Him to console you and comfort you with Love.
I prayed for help to understand
the Wisdom of His ways,
To trust that life is measured
by love and not by days.
I asked the Lord to give you
the wisdom and the grace
To know your loved one rests
In the peace of God's embrace.
Until that joyous promised day
When all of you will be
Emfolded in each other's arms
Throughout eternity...
July 13, 2010
Dear Bonnie, Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your sister was loved by many. I pray for her and all of you. I know you will miss her. Love, Gloria Padula (New Jersey)
Virgie Thornton
July 13, 2010
Kim, May God Strengthen You and Your Family in your time of need.
I was really sadden to hear about your Mother passing. God Bless You and Your Family. If you need me, just call.
Virgie L. Thornton
6933 Fillmore Dr.
Merrillville, IN 46410l
Sherry Smith
July 13, 2010
Dear Kim:
May the wonderful memories of your Mother and the peace of God comfort you during your time of sorrow.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Tiffany Stokes
July 13, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Love, Arthur Stokes III, Arthur Stokes IV, Stefanie Stokes, Tiffany Stokes, and Kimberly Stokes.
Staci Worthman
July 13, 2010
I will so miss my Aunt Miff...She was a blessing to our family...I do feel comfort knowing that she is taking care of my Carter Rene....My darling Kim...I know you are hurting way to much to explain but please know you have your own personal gaurdian angel....
Lois Lindsay
July 13, 2010
Dear Kim,
Just wanted to share some of my memories of Shirley who has been a part of my exteded family for over 20 years. We shared joyful births of grandchildren and final resting of love ones.
I met your mom in 1989 when your Aunt Shirley and Uncle Ray and I spent Christmas with her in Phoenix, AZ. After the visit, we all decided to move there. Shirley was the realty agent that found and sold me my first home in 1990.
Shirley was a talented and ambitios lady who did so many creative projects. It was always a pleasure to be in her company because of her outstanding personality, She will be surely missed, but not forgotten!
Patricia Callen-Watson
July 13, 2010
Bonnie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May Father comfort you in your time of sorrow. Wipe away your tears and fill your memories with joyful times. Blessings to you all.
JoAnn Washington
July 13, 2010
The Tolleston Class of 1967 shares your loss and our loss with memories of a beautiful person. May her shinning spirit forever live in those who love and care that God loaned us a rare, unique, funny and a very special special lady.
Shirelle Chew
July 12, 2010
To Nancy and the Reynolds Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Claudette Foster
July 12, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Surfnee Kizer
July 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Randolph
July 12, 2010
To the Family of Shirley,
I am a classmate from Tolleston 1967. So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Remember "Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal".
July 12, 2010
To Judge, Bonnie and Family: We extend our heartfelt condolence during your time of loss. Felica & Chalmer Marcus(Atlanta)
Evangelist Valerie Bynum
July 12, 2010
To Nancy and the Reynolds Family:
May God comfort you and give you peace during your time of sorrow.
Revelations 22:14
Blessed are they that do His Commandments; that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gate into the city.
Nancy, please know that I am here for you and remember to always trust God.
Take My Hand, I cannot ease your heart, nor take your pain away. But let Me stay and take your hand and walk with you today.
I’ll listen when you need to talk, I’ll wipe away your tears, I’ll share your worries when they come, I’ll help you face your fears.
I’m here and I will stand by you, each hill you will have to climb, so take My Hand, let’s face the world together, living one day at a time!
You’re not alone, For I’m still here, I’ll never leave you, nor forsake you, I’ll go with you that extra mile.
And when your grief is easier, for it only last for a while.
I’ll help you to embrace your day with a smile.
Love you Nancy call me if you need me.
Ron&Carlita Walker
July 12, 2010
Kim we are sorry for your loss keep your faith in the Lord an He will see you through these troubling times Remember the Lord only takes the best Your loss is Heaven's gain I will keep your family in my prayers
Valena Barron-Metcalfe
July 12, 2010
To my extended family,
Nancy, my heart felt condolences are with you and the family at this time. I know how much mama Shirley meant to you and baby Kassidy and so many others. Although the days ahead will be difficult, please continue to "look to the hills for which cometh your help, knowing that your help cometh from the Lord". Mama Shirley will surely be missed, but she was a strong woman, so continue to pull strenght from her. I Love you more than you know, and I'm here for you for the duration. May God continue to clothe you and the family with Strenght, Love and Support from friends and family near and far. Continue to lean on Greg for additional support on those trying days. I'm so proud of you for all that you did for mama Shirley once she moved back to Indiana, and I know she was so Blessed to have you as her special daughter. One of the last times that I spoke with her, I could hear the laughter in her voice. Those are the fund memories that I will cherish.
So as long as you have life in your body, mama Shirley will continue to live on through you, Dominique, Braedon and Kassidy.
I Love you sis,
Minister Valena Barron-Metcalfe
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