Helen Dorothy Scalco Reynolds' Obituary
HELEN DOROTHY SCALCO REYNOLDS, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 3, 2011. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 27, 1933 and was an alumnus of St. Vincent's Academy. After her marriage to her husband, Joel Levi Reynolds, II, and the birth of their first child they moved to Longview in 1959 to make their home. She is survived by her 5 children and 8 grandchildren: Catherine Tina Reynolds of Longview; Lisa Arnold O'Rear and her husband Pat O'Rear and her children Adriane Arnold and Aaron Arnold and their father Jimmy Arnold of Longview; Belinda Reynolds Bennett and her husband Marshal and their children Christian Bennett, Dalton Bennett, Madison Bennett and Arielle Bennett of Longview; Rebecca Ann Reynolds, of Dallas; and Joel Levi Reynolds, III, and his wife Donna Reynolds and their children Burton Reynolds and Helena Reynolds of Longview. She is also survived by her siblings: Stefan Scalco, Frances Carney, Maria Scalco, Frank Scalco, Victor Scalco, and Samuel Scalco; as well as, many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Helen is preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Van Scalco.
A memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Longview. A Rosary will be offered before the mass.
Helen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, but always found time to also be involved in many community and civic organizations. She was a founding member of St. Mary's Catholic Church; actively involved in St. Mary's School; and was a proud member of the Zonta Club of Longview where she held many chairman positions. She volunteered at Longview's Martha's Kitchen and worked for many years with the First Methodist Church kitchen. Her love for the arts and music was also reflected in her service over the years as past president of the Longview Chapter of the Federated Women's Club, and as an active member of the Longview History Club and Longview Music Club.
Helen's passion for her Christian faith and Italian heritage were never unnoticed. Her home was always open where family and friends alike were welcome for a meal, a cup of fresh coffee, or a wonderful round of laughter. She was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be greatly missed.
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