Ethel Reynolds, age 88 of Troy, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 in her residence. She was born in Riceville, Kentucky on May 1, 1924 the daughter of Edward & Mae (Conley) Sparks. Ethel loved to be in her garden where she grew her fruits and vegetables that she loved to cook for her family.

She is survived by her children Randall Reynolds, Reva Brown, Renah Roach, Ralph Reynolds, and Shelia Swank, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 sisters Joy Kerrigan, Lillian Russell, and Reva Miser and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harvey Reynolds in 2005, 2 brothers Ermon and Garland Sparks, and 4 sisters Almeda Sparks, Juanita Sharits, Hazel Caudill, and Jewel Wright.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 1, 2013 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.