Barbara Ann Matthews Reynolds was born in Martinsville, VA on December 23, 1934, to John and Annie Kate Hairston Matthews. She was the oldest of the girls. Barbara grew up in a loving and Christian home, and was called to glory on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, after a few years of declining health.

Barbara attended Albert Harris Schools, enjoyed her time there with classmates and socialized with her friends and neighbors for a lifetime. She enjoyed travel, many road trips, international travel, cruises, and visits with family members. She always wanted to be where she could enjoy life and have a good time. Very special to Barbara was making certain that her parents who lived next door were cared for and had everything they needed. She loved cooking family favorites to await the family scurrying in on the weekends for her good food. …a Barbara joy! Barbara could be counted on to support her family with endearing care. Barbara had a good heart, and she did not mind expressing her opinion. Also, of great pleasure, as well, was her church, weekday choir practice and regular worship at Mt. Zion AME. As her health failed, she was unable to attend church, but continued to listen to radio and televised worship.

She is survived by daughter, Constance Rene Jamison (Marvin/deceased); Eugene Dudley Reynolds (Dawn), and Ronald O’Keith Reynolds; one sister, Jacquelyn Bolden (Arthur); one uncle, Paul Penn; five grandchildren, Tennille, Erica, Tia, Ebony, and Marcie (Brian); seven great-grandchildren, Omarion, Jamarius, Jaliyah, Ya’Niya, Ya’Mauria, Brayden, and Jessiah; two great great-grandchildren, Amiri, and Autumn. Preceded her in death, Eugene Reynolds, spouse, and parents, John and Annie Matthews.

A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Reverend Douglas Bynum, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Beginning Sunday, March 19, 2023, the family will be receiving friends at the residence, 118 N. Beaver St., Martinsville, between the hours of 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily. The family ask that when visiting the home, you would observe all COVID 19 guidelines.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook. Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.