Katie Swain Reynolds, 88, of Jamesville, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Tyrrell County on June 27, 1935 to the late Charles Leonidus Swain and Dora Voliva Swain and was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Columbus Reynolds; sisters, Esther S. Rhodes and Vera S. Baker; brothers, Grady B. Swain, Joseph S. Swain, and David L. Swain. Mrs. Katie retired as a teacher for Martin County Public Schools and started her career in the Tyrrell County School System. She loved teaching and her students loved her. She was a member of Jamesville First Baptist Church. Mrs. Katie was a loving, caring and compassionate Lady. She always met you with a radiant smile and such kind words. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Her family includes her daughter, Pamela Kay Reynolds Porter and husband Geoffrey of Friendswood, TX; son, Charles Stephen Reynolds and wife Kellie of Gaithersburg, MD; grandchildren, Justin Porter and wife Lianna, Joshua Porter, Jonathan Reynolds, and Andrew Reynolds.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Jamesville First Baptist Church with Reverend Frank Halsey officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Jamesville First Baptist Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service and other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jamesville Fire/Rescue, Jamesville First Baptist Church or Jamesville Food Pantry.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.