On Tuesday, 29th of September 2026, at the age of 79, Rebekah Evelyn Reynolds moved from her earthly home and was ushered into her heavenly home to be forever with the Lord. She was surrounded by the love and legacy of a family she cherished deeply.

Evelyn shared 62 years of marriage with her beloved husband, J. Howard Reynolds. Their life together was marked by enduring love, commitment, and a life of full-time ministry. During the last several years of her life, she devoted herself to the full-time care of her husband, faithfully caring for him and demonstrating through her actions the depth of the promises she had made so many years before.

Evelyn was a loving mother to four children: Deborah Reynolds Harper (William Harper); Rebekah Jolynn Reynolds; Melinda Faith Henderson (Larry Henderson); and Brenton Howard Reynolds (Amy Reynolds).

Her family continued to grow through the years, blessing her with 12 grandchildren: Garrett (Rachel), Austin (Tsehaynesh), Gavin, Jake, Grant (Tara), Gillian, Olivia (Isaac), Grayson, Graham (Hailey), Reed, Galen, and Sydney. Evelyn “Nana” was a proud and loving great-grandmother to Viviana, Atlas, Oliver, Highland and Sage. Each generation became part of the legacy she leaves behind.

She is also survived by her sisters Jeanette Strahan and Ruth Rightmire, and her brother Jim Strahan (Josie Strahan).

Evelyn’s life cannot be measured simply by the years she lived, but by the people she loved and the family she helped build. Her 62-year marriage, her devotion as a wife and mother, her love and ministry she gave through the communities in which they served and the care she gave so faithfully are lasting expressions of a life centered around those she loved most.

She leaves behind her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends who will remember her life and carry her memory forward until they meet on that blessed day to be together forever with the Lord.

While her absence will be deeply felt, Evelyn’s story continues in the lives of her extended family and in the countless memories shared by those who loved her.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 1:00pm at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00pm before the service begins.

All are invited to accompany the processional to the Graveside burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 12 Sturdivant Rd, Waynesboro, MS immediately following the service.

In celebration of Evelyn’s life and legacy, flowers are welcome. Those who wish may also honor her memory with a memorial contribution to Brooklyn Tabernacle (https:// www.brooklyntabernacle.org/giving/) or Alabama Youth Ministries (https://shorturl.at/ CwREW) , two ministries that reflect the faith and values she held dear.