Reynolds was born in Italy and moved to the Washington area in 1951 after marrying an American soldier she met during World War II. She was a resident of the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria since 1959.

Mrs. Reynolds was a buyer and retail sales associate for nearly 40 years at the Hollin Hall Variety store in the Fort Hunt area of Alexandria until her death.

She was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria. Her memberships included the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club and the Fort Belvoir French Club.

Her husband of 48 years, retired Army Major Guy D. Reynolds, died in 1997.

Survivors include three children, Linda Thornton of Fredericksburg and Elizabeth Norris and David Reynolds, both of Alexandria; a sister; a brother; and three grandchildren.

Of Alexandria, Virginia, on December 30, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Guy D. Reynolds, Major, United States Army (retired); loving father of Elizabeth A. Norris of Alexandria, Linda R. Thornton of Fredericksburg, Virgijnia and David G. Reynolds of Alexandria. Preceded in death by one son Robert G. Reynolds. Also survived by one sister, Eliana Oriano and one brother, Umberto Oriano, both of Italy; and three grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Alexandria at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association.