Joy R. Reynolds, 72, of Marshalltown, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad under the care of Iowa River Hospice.
Per the wishes of Joy and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A service for Joy will take place on Saturday, August 14 at 2:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 2:00 P.M. Friends and family are also invited to gather at the American Legion, 1301 S 6th Street in Marshalltown following the service from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be directed in Joy’s name to Child Abuse Prevention Services or Iowa River Hospice. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.
Born Joy Rae Jenness on December 19, 1948 in Marshalltown, she was the daughter of Edward and Virginia (Apgar) Jenness. After graduating from high school in State Center, she went on to attend beauty school in Des Moines, receiving her certificate in 1972. After meeting the love of her life, Doug Reynolds, they were united in marriage on June 26, 1976 in Marshalltown. A dedicated wife and mother, Joy’s love for helping others knew no bounds. She opened up her arms and her home to many children over the years by providing daycare, crisis care and foster care. Joy loved watching her grandchildren at their many activities and sporting events. She enjoyed shopping and searching for treasures at garage sales. More than anything else, she deeply loved her family and spending time with them.
Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of 45 years, Doug; her children: Joelle (Randy) Merschman of Macheshey Park, IL, Nathan Reynolds of Beloit, WI and Jake (Nicki) Reynolds of Marshalltown; grandchildren: Dalton Morris of Tuscaloosa, AL, Madelyn Merschman of Macheshey Park, IL, and Cohen and Ryker Reynolds, both of Marshalltown; her siblings: Lee Jenness of Jasper, TX and Victor (Lois) Jenness of Marshalltown and several nieces and nephews, including: Sarah Jenness, Allison Jenness, Lana (Chris) Gulsvig and Creighton (Alex) Jenness. She is also survived by numerous loved ones on the Reynolds’ side.
In death, she is reunited with her parents: Edward Jenness and Virginia Taylor.