Esther Lewis Reynolds

North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mrs. Esther Lewis Reynolds, 85, of, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest October 8, 2013, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian Church of Sumter. Rev. William Lewis and Rev. Ray Sancher officiating. Interment in Sumter Cemetery. Mrs. Reynolds, wife of the late Beaty Eldridge Reynolds, Jr., was a life-long resident of Sumter, having made North Augusta her home for the past three years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Sumter, an active garden club member, charter member of The Forum, and The Carolianian. Mrs. Reynolds was a former member of the Board of Directors of Sunset Country Club, Santee Wateree Mental Health Board, the YWCA, Advisory Board of National Health Care, Board of Visitors at Lander University, and Past President of the Board of Directors for the Sumter, Claredon and Lee United Way. As an incredible athlete, Mrs. Reynolds was an avid golfer, a volunteer basketball coach at the YMCA, and was named “Athletic Young Woman of Sumter” in 1946. Mrs. Reynolds, retired as a Realtor with Hawkins & Kolb Century 21, and was former Realtor of the Year. She set the standard for community service in Sumter S.C. Mrs. Reynolds was the definition of “service above self” and had a special place in her heart for the older community. She served as Ombudsman for the Council on Aging, founding member of Covenant Place Board of Directors, assisted in establishing Hospice in Sumter County and was appointed by Governor Riley in 1985 as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Mrs. Reynolds had a deep abiding faith that she lived daily. “Dobie” will be remembered for the love shown to her family, her genuine concern for others, and the ability to work with those from all walks of life in order to serve her city and state. Survivors include a son, Beaty E. Reynolds, III, Augusta, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn Reynolds McKie and Forrest McKie, North Augusta, SC; two granddaughters, Anna Forrest McKie, Columbia, SC and Rachel McKie (Marcus) Covar, North Augusta, SC; two great-grandchildren, Caroline Reynolds Covar and Hammond Paul Covar, both of North Augusta SC; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn L. Lewis, Columbia, SC and Loye S. Lewis, Sumter, SC. Pallbearers will be Tom Lewis, Steve Lewis, Rusty Lewis, Dean Lewis, Bill Reardon, Bob Reardon, and Tom Bradham. The family will receive friends in the Church Fellowship Hall one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Grace United Methodist Church, 639 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 or to First Presbyterian Church of Sumter Assistance Fund, 9 West Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com

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Esther Lewis Reynolds

September 27, 1928 - October 8, 2013