Eula A. Reynolds

Eula A. Reynolds, 92, of Roanoke, Va., cherished mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and friend was called home peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Eula was born on June 14, 1917, into a loving family in Christiansburg, Va., and worked for many years at Miller's Drug Store as the manager and bookkeeper until retiring. After marrying the Reverend Scott Reynolds, she moved to Roanoke and assisted him as he served as pastor for many Methodist churches throughout the area. Eula was a faithful and devoted member of the Williamson Road Church of the Brethren and served as a deacon for many years. She loved the Lord and found comfort in Him throughout her life. She leaves behind many church friends whose presence enriched her life and brought her comfort. Eula had a wonderful sense of humor and a special presence about her, which drew people into her life. She will be truly missed by her devoted family, dear friends, and anyone whose life she touched. Her greatest joy was her devoted son, Carlton, who amazed her with his athletic talents, especially in football, and served as her source of loving enjoyment and dedication throughout her lifetime. It has been said that she was a small lady who cast a giant shadow. Eula was preceded in death by her mother, Zora Hassie Akers; father, Guy Taylor Akers; husband, the Reverend Scott Lanier Reynolds; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby Booth and husband, James, of Christiansburg, Va., Nellie Sprowl and husband, Dale, of Christiansburg, Va., and Dr. Clyde Kramer, of Christiansburg, Va.; and nephew, Bruce Kramer, of Charlotte, N.C. Eula is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Carlton Bowyer and wife, Tammy, of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandson, Barry Bowyer and his wife, Christina Joy, and their daughter, Madison Brie, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and granddaughter, Mary-Margaret Monk and her husband, Dr. Brian Monk, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sister, Glenna Kramer, of Christiansburg, Va.; stepdaughter, Nancy Lynn and husband, Barry Brown, of Radford, Va.; two nieces, Gerlene Humphrey and Emogene Bradford, of Roanoke, Va. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel with Pastor Michael Huffaker officiating. Graveside services will be held 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.