Doris Lee Reynolds
February 21, 1926 ~ June 1, 2020
Doris L. Reynolds, 94, of Vienna, VA, passed peacefully on June 1, 2020. She is survived by a daughter, Stanlyn (David Clark), two grandchildren (David and Serena), two great-grandchildren (Eric and Amelia), a sister, Roberta (Frank Ford, Jr.), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and her caretaker, Delphine. She is predeceased by her parents, a sister, and two brothers.
Doris is remembered as a loving mother to Stanlyn and her husband David. She adored her grandchildren, attending their activities over the years (ballet recitals and basketball games). She loved to spend time with them and would accompany her daughter’s family on summer vacations to the beach. She delighted in having great-grandchildren. Their visits would brighten her day. She was devoted to her parents and helped to care for them in their twilight years.
Doris enjoyed a long career with the federal government. She retired from the Government Printing Office after more than 60 years of service with the agency. Doris was hired as a messenger at the Printing Office during WW II. She worked hard to advance her career and retired as a Paper Control Specialist. She enjoyed her work and the friends she made there. After retirement, she would often note how much she missed her work colleagues.
When she was unable to attend Mass at St. Gabriel’s Church (her home church in Washington, D.C.), she began to attend St. Mark’s Church in Vienna. As her health declined, the St. Mark’s community ministered to her in a loving manner.
Doris will be dearly missed and always loved.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 9, from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA. The funeral home will monitor the number of visitors given public health concerns related to the pandemic. Masks must be worn. Hand sanitizer and gloves are available at the funeral home.
A small, private funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Funeral services will be livestreamed.
Private burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation by mailing a check to the Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131 (on the check memo line please indicate “in memory of Doris L. Reynolds”). Or you may call the Parkinson Foundation at 1-800-473-4636 and make a donation by phone.
Doris is remembered as a loving mother to Stanlyn and her husband David. She adored her grandchildren, attending their activities over the years (ballet recitals and basketball games). She loved to spend time with them and would accompany her daughter’s family on summer vacations to the beach. She delighted in having great-grandchildren. Their visits would brighten her day. She was devoted to her parents and helped to care for them in their twilight years.
Doris enjoyed a long career with the federal government. She retired from the Government Printing Office after more than 60 years of service with the agency. Doris was hired as a messenger at the Printing Office during WW II. She worked hard to advance her career and retired as a Paper Control Specialist. She enjoyed her work and the friends she made there. After retirement, she would often note how much she missed her work colleagues.
When she was unable to attend Mass at St. Gabriel’s Church (her home church in Washington, D.C.), she began to attend St. Mark’s Church in Vienna. As her health declined, the St. Mark’s community ministered to her in a loving manner.
Doris will be dearly missed and always loved.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 9, from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA. The funeral home will monitor the number of visitors given public health concerns related to the pandemic. Masks must be worn. Hand sanitizer and gloves are available at the funeral home.
A small, private funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Funeral services will be livestreamed.
Private burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation by mailing a check to the Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131 (on the check memo line please indicate “in memory of Doris L. Reynolds”). Or you may call the Parkinson Foundation at 1-800-473-4636 and make a donation by phone.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Aunt Doris was loving to friends and family alike. She made hospital and nursing home visits. Never forgot birthdays or special occasions, or your likes and dislikes. Her loving spirit will be missed. Jackie Jones and William “Buzzy” Patterson.
I remember aunt Doris soft spoken words.A Gentle soul. Until we meet again, Cuz Sonya
To B.B., David and family, your Virginia Clarks and Moses families extend total Love and Peace to you as you say good-bye for now to mom. Please know that we are grieving with you and our hearts hurt with yours. As we pray God’s blessings upon you for total consolation we are Loving you from afar in God’s Grace.
Video
As her son-in-law, I developed a special bond with Ms. Doris, what I fondly called her, although she gave me permission to call her mom. Knowing her the way I did, calling her Ms. Doris felt more appropriate even when she became a mom to me when my beautiful mom passed away over 31 yrs ago. Ms. Doris worked for 60 yrs, and was still searing pumps to work, well into her sixties. I especially enjoyed her weekly goodies she made for us: potato salad, salmon cakes, mac cheese, greens and her wonderful apple pie. Holidays her pound cake was legendary. Since Bebe and I were working parents with very demanding jobs, this was such a godsend, so helpful. After her grand kids came along, I would also call her Nanon, what she preferred instead of grandma and I obliged around them, but when they weren’t around it was Ms. Doris. She was so loving and caring and will be sorely missed!
Stanlyn, David and Family, My heart and thoughts are with you during this time of grieving. May you find comfort in the knowledge that your mom/grandmother’s kindness, compassion and spirit will live on through each of you. Know that you are in my prayers for His peace and Comfort in the days ahead. Love, Cheryl
My fond memories will be of visiting with Aunt Doris when I lived in Vienna and after moving to Richmond. She was always encouraging and had such a loving and beautiful spirit. I will miss her peaceful and caring demeanor. Love always to the family. Donna
Video
To Stanlyn (BeBe), our condolences on the passing of your loving Mom. From Tony, Pam, Asha and Ammiel. I will always remember how excited she was to meet our children when they were infants. She celebrated Family. We celebrate her life with you.
May God continue to comfort you. John 14:1-3 1″Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going.”
Be Be and Family, My Mom and I send our love and condolences. Aunt Doris loving encouragement tender voice and calming advice are memories I will cherish forever. Praying for comfort for you and all the family during this time. Love you, Eleanor