Lois Maxine Reynolds
Lois Maxine Reynolds, 90, formerly of West Alexander, died early Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023, after being in failing health for the past year.
She was born May 5, 1932, in East Finley Township, Washington County, a daughter of the late Carl Hird and Alva Irene Sprowls Dorsey. She attended the former Rocky School in East Finley Township.
Mrs. Reynolds was a former member of Fairmount United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid Society. At the time of her death, she was a member of Claysville United Methodist Church.
She has been a member of the Martha Washington Quilters Guild for the past several years.
Mrs. Reynolds was employed by the former Big Country Ranch (4 Seasons Resort) for approximately 5 years prior to being employed by the McGuffey School District as a cafeteria worker prior to retiring.
She was formerly married to Blaine Sprowls, who died in 1982. On February 6, 1977, she married Ray W. Reynolds, who died July 22, 1991. Both husbands were World War II veterans.
Surviving are two sons, Robert (Debra) Sprowls of Washington and Calvin (Lisa) Sprowls of Claysville; three grandchildren, Nathan (Christy) Sprowls, Coty and Casey Sprowls; great-grandson, Silas Sprowls; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husbands, are two sisters, Lucille Bedillion and Hazel Lindley Hillberry; eight brothers, Gaylord, Leo, Ralph, Floyd, Blaine, Vance and Paul Dorsey, and a brother, Earl Dorsey, who died in infancy.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing. A public graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, in the Fairmount Cemetery, East Finley Township, with Pastor Carl Sprowls officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC., 3275 W. Roy Furman Hwy., Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-5181.
Please view and sign the tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.