In Memory of

Lula

M.

Reynolds

(Blackshear)

Obituary for Lula M. Reynolds (Blackshear)

Lula Mae Blackshear Reynolds, 77, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Danville, GA to the late Dan and Mildred Blackshear. In 1961, she and her husband moved to Fort Wayne in search of a better life. Lula joined the Spiritual Israel Church and it's army where she served on the Motherboard and was a Helping Hand member. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, bowling, cooking, and playing cards. Lula is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Reynolds Jr.; daughters, Mildred Jackson Smith, Luvern Reynolds, Janice Marie (Kelvin) Reynolds Tarver, Shelia Coakley, and Stephanie Reynolds; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; siblings, Aaron Blackshear, Willie (Annie Lou) Blackshear, and Lizzie Mae Stuckey and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Coley; and brother, Robert Lee Blackshear. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Spiritual Israel Church. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com