Hilda Reynolds Hansom

Ms. Reynolds (her name at that time) was my teacher at Westhampton Elementary. I loved her smile and gentle way, she had with us (her students). To her family and friends, may God continue give you peace and comfort during this time. She will continue to be remembered fondly by me. Her student Tammy Fields Rose

My sincere condolences to the family. Your beloved Hilda, whom I called "Aunt Hilda," had a gentle spirit, caring heart and beautiful smile. Now God has called her home to rest in peace. My family and I will cherish the memories. We had so many wonderful and happy times with "Aunt Hilda" for many years. God bless you. Debra Coleman

One of my favorite teachers at Norrell Elementary, even though I wasn't in her class. My prayers and condolences to the family. Karla E. Peters

A tribute to Aunt Hilda Aunt Hilda, as I spell out your name it's easy to see many of the things you mean to me. H-is happy. Always with a smile, always going the extra mile! So happy God sent you our way for a while. I-for inspiring. That's what you would do. Not just our family but other children too. L-is for loving. The perfect example to me, of what a God fearing loving soul should be. D-for dedicated to everyone she knew. Doing everything a loved one could do for you. A-is always with me, even when we're apart. Always and forever you will be in my heart. Even though I can't touch you, your touch is the same. Living with me forever in my middle name. CaSandra "Elaine" Coleman Watson

Nana I love you. You will be truly miss. I have wonderful memories of you that will last forever. Rest in Peace Paul

You were truly blessed and beautiful woman! You were my mother in law from some years being married to to your step son Ricky. You will truly be missed.

It was September 2019 when I last saw my sister Hilda. We were celebrating my 93rd birthday. We had a wonderful time. When we were kid's, Hilda Nick named me "Doody" while trying to teach (at 5 years old) our baby sister Nelna how to say my brother (Bubba) and my name (Thelma). Hilda was always playing school. Bound for "teaching". Well, she had much success teaching Nelna how to say "Bubba" but, when it came to my name, Nelna just couldn't say it. So, Hilda told her to call me "Doody" much to my dismay. I would reply "my name ain't Doody. Nevertheless, it has stuck like glue for nearly 93 years. Hilda always wanted to help. As children, my mother would feed the "hobos"from our home and Hilda would be right there. Ready, willing and able to serve the food. It's funny, as I look back she wasdestined to be a cook and a teacher.Always feeding or sending a plate of food to someone and teaching ABC's, 123's and so much more. So many fond childhood and adulthood memories. 2 weeks ago, I prayed and asked God to give me the courage and strength to accept whatever His will may be. And he answered my prayers. So to Him, I give all the glory. God gave her to me for 93 years and now he has called her to His humble abode. May my sister rest in peace with our Lord and Saviour in Jesus's name.

Dwaine Tolliver II , one of the best spirits I've known my whole life she did anything for anybody especially anybody she considered family. I'm going to miss you so much words won't do justice , Keep watching over all of us nana I LOVE YOU !

My deepest condolences to the family. A beautiful woman.

Our sincere condolences to the family. The Evans Family

Nana You were the Glue to my family. I can hear you saying Sha Sha it will be ok. Nana today its not your gone. Thanks for Loving me and Lamont and your grand baby Aysia. RIH until we meet again. Love Ashaki & Family.

Nana you were the glue to my family. I can hear you saying it will be ok Sha Sha. Its not ok nana. We are missing you already. Thanks for always being there for me Lamont and always by back bone for your grand baby Aysia. Rest now until we meet again. Love You. Ashaki Thomas

Aunt Hilda was such sweet soul that will be dearly missed. She loved her brother in law dearly whose my dad William Reynolds. Sincerely, The Reynolds Family

"Tillie" Sweet Mocha Brown Sugar A smile of epitomy with a twist of sunshine gold. So warm, so soothing it touched you to the core of your soul. Beaming eyes shining brightly,and voluptuous curves that wouldn 't wait. Sassy, classy Southern Belle runway queen, flyer than fly. Disciplined " ride or die". Hurling banners of triumph or defeat not of her own being. Never giving up not turning away. Instead, a reply of "Awww, and carried on her way. Matriarch to all. Not one child left behind. Come on home, and spend some time with me. Ooooo, such exuberating love, oozing love, Juicy love, sweet love, love you up, love you down, love you round and around. Healing love, fractured love just fried pies, mac n cheese, collards, yeast rolls, pound cake, good ole down home country love. Tillie, Mina, Aunt Hilda, MaMa Hilda and "Mother". Gone but never, ever, ever forgotten. Your neice "Flo"

Aunt Hilda always would ask me to say the prayer during our family holiday dinners. She loved the way I prayed because she recognized how through my words I sought that each person there would identify themselves within my request to God. She was an exceptionally spiritual person, grounded in God's word, moved by grace, covered in the blood of Jesus Christ. She was my great aunt, not only in lineage-- but great in wisdom, great in intelligence, and great in love for others.

Dear Aunt Hilda,

Here is a prayer i'm saying on behalf of you for the family & friends,

"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord's word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 "For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words." 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 New International Version (NIV) With love, your great niece Renee Cooper

Nana,You always treated me like one of your own.You took my son Brandin and gave him a Nana.I will never forget you. YOU never judged me.You was always so kind to us.I thank you for raising my daughter Tiara.You did a beautiful job.Rip Nana I will always remember all the Thanksgiving and holidays we spent together.Lots of happy memories.You was the sweetest most kind person, I have ever met.Brandin and I love you and will miss you everyday.Good bless you.Roxann McDonald

My dear beautiful

Our beautiful, sweet, kind and awesome Aunt Hilda. ReNee, Baby Lala, Chase, Jerrod Andre, Charles and George, Sheryl, Sherrod and my great grand grandboys and myself will always miss and cherish the memories of us having fun together and you and I going everywhere together, whatever you needed, wanted I did my very best and utmost to see that you got whatever you wanted. There was never a day, minute, second or an hour I did whatever you asked of me. You would often say to me, "Doody", I don't know what I would ever do without you. I would tell you often, you don't have to ask or worry, I will always have your back. And don't you ever forget it. Aunt Hilda, you would tell me, I am tired, well this is your time to get as much rest as you deserve, Lay down now Tilly, it's your time now. May you rest in Peace, Oh I forget, I should have learned how to make those Apple and Peach Fried pies instead of eating them as soon as you layed them on the Island to cool. I will miss from taking you too our Red Hat Events. Our Queen Joyce Newsome and my Red Hat sisters will truly miss you. They all loved my Aunt Hilda. Rest in Peace my darling Tilly.

Nana!!!!! YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED !! You were the Grandma I never had ! You took me right in and treated me as your own ! Thank you so much for all the Great Memories throughout the years !!! I'm so THANKFUL to have known you !! I will miss my personal pan of meatloaf and that hot water cornbread !!! You will forever live on in my Heart !!! Goodbye for Now , I know we will meet again ! Rest Peacefully Sweet Lady !I LOVE YOU FOREVER Sheryl

My North Ave neighbor for many years. All those memories of front stoop talking, intro to chicken spaghetti, hearing about your Arkansas family, the boys skate land rides and the loving kindness you extended to my family will always be cherished in heart.

My deepest prayers for your family. Holly

I met "Aunt Hilda" ... about 9 years ago. and again a few years ago as I worked with her niece, Gwen Watson of the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development. I talked with her often via the phone. Aunt Hilda spoke at her niece's retirement celebration: she electrified the room. She was so articulate, poised and just beautiful. I didn't know that she'd been a public speaker in her long and productive life. She was a true lady, kind and the word "generous" does not accurately describe who she was. I am so happy that she touched my life; I will never forget her. Jerri Gardner, HUD

I met Mrs. Reynolds many years ago when I was knee high to a grasshopper at Norrell Elementary school. I later found out that she lived in the same apartment building that my aunt lived in. She always treated me with kindness and a warm smile. She was a earth angel and she will truly be missed.

I've always said God had a special place in Heaven for her! Now her seat is filled. Rest well in your place at the Throne Aunt Hilda! Your legacy of love will live in us forever! Until we meet again...CaSandra Coleman Watson

nana you was so loved by everybody seem so unreal that you gone but I'll always love you with everything in me keep watching over us -aysia

My beautiful godmother with a big heart to help anyone. You will be truly missed n love so dearly. I will never forget about u especially bringing me home from the hospital when I was a baby, and the many trips we took to Arkansas. Until we meet again. Rest easy My Mama Hilda love u always Ur Goddaughter Keisha

My sincere condolences to the family. Denise Harris

My beautiful Mother-in-Law...from the first day I met her she stole my heart. Always loving and kind, rest in peace Nana.

Love Jackie

My Aunt Hilda was such a classy woman. I am grateful to have shared her with so many others who loved her dearly. Rest in absolute LOVE beautiful Queen. Love Always, your niece Dr. Patricia Washington

My Condolences to the Family. Praying

At Bigmama during the holidays standing in the kitchen waiting for Auntie to take her beloved fried pies out of the frying pan.

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