Judy Watson Reynolds

1943 - 2025

Judy Watson Reynolds

June 23, 1943 - July 1, 2025

Judy Watson Reynolds, 82, left this earth to be with the Lord on July 1, 2025, at Lakeside Senior Living, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 49 years, Andrew Thomas Reynolds; and her parents, Leonard Melvin Watson and Geneva Hill Watson. She is survived by her children, Philip Reynolds (Robin), Angela Reynolds Ryder (Myles), Heather Reynolds Gunn (Greg), and Louise Riendeau (Brad); five grandchildren, Courtney (Billy), Dustin, Cameron (Ian), Kierstin (Ethan), and Zachary; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Katherine; siblings, Jane Akin, June Mancini, and Janet Powell; special nephew Adam Sauvager and former daughter-in-law Shari Reynolds. She was born in Farmville, VA, and reared in the Hanover and surrounding areas. She graduated from Hermitage High School and went on to get her cosmetology license. She started a business, Bee Jay's Headlines, with her close friend Brenda Evans and was blessed to work with longtime special friends, Neva Trimble, Dale Parrett, and Margie Nelson. She was a faithful and active member at Cool Spring Baptist Church where she served teaching and mentoring the youth. She loved the Lord and had an unfailing faith, and right behind her love for the Lord was the unconditional love she had for family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and was blessed to share her later years split between Alabama and Virginia, so she could spend time with all of her family and loved ones.

The family will receive friends on July 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children's (www.shrinerschildrens.org).