
Joan Wine Reynolds
January 12, 1945 – February 22, 2021
Joan Wine Reynolds of Richmond, died peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021.
Joan was born in Richmond, Virginia on January 12, 1945. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell William Reynolds, Jr.; her father, Winston Barth Wine; her mother, Maude McChesney Wine; and brothers, Winston Wine and Tommy Wine.
She is survived by her children, Leigh Reynolds Dunavant (Mike), Carrie Baker Reynolds, John Mason Reynolds (Megan); and granddaughters, Sarah Stuart Dunavant, Anna Catherine Reynolds, Abby Elizabeth Reynolds and Lainey McChesney Reynolds; sister, Catharine Wine Hinkley (Kerry); nephews, Andrew Hinkley (Vanessa) and David Hinkley; nieces, Aaron Wine (Moriah Goldman) and Cameron Wine; great nephews, Ezra and Ira Goldman; and great niece, Lucy Hinkley. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Ellen Priddy Mason; sisters-in-law, Deborah Mason Martin (Wayne) and Sandra Mason Jessup (Carl); and nephew, Justin Jessup (Gabriella). She was also predeceased by her father-in-law, John Calvin Mason.
Joan was raised in Staunton, Virginia and graduated from Lee High School in 1963. She then attended Lenoir-Rhyne College where she was a sister of Kappa Delta Sorority, studied English, and graduated in 1967. She taught English at Kate Collins Junior High School in Waynesboro and Kellam High School in Virginia Beach. Joan and Russell were married on November 9, 1974 and lived in Virginia Beach until 1977 when they moved to Richmond where they raised their children.
Joan loved her church, Epiphany Lutheran, where she was an active leader in children’s music programs and the building and stewardship committees. She enjoyed playing the piano, decorating her home, and tending to her plants and flowers, as well as the companionship of her dogs and kitties. Joan cared for her family members through illness and supported her children in the arts, sports, and their faith formation. She found joy as a substitute teacher and a decorative consultant at Holladay House furniture company. She was honored as a chosen designer for the annual Richmond Symphony Designer House at Hanover Tavern. In later years, “Joanie” cherished the company of her little granddaughters, three of whom she lived with for five years, and one whom she sat next to at church every Sunday. Joanie was known for her style, grace, listening ear, and cute sense of humor.
Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be contributed to Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Richmond, Virginia.
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady inside and out. All my love to all of you!
Thinking of you and your family, Cathy. I know how much you loved your sister.
I called her “my Joanie”. She was a special cousin.I loved her.
Leigh, Carrie, John and families – Beautiful tribute. Our love and sympathy to all!! P.A. and Dot
Joan was a very gracious and elegant lady, always dressed to perfection. Her smile lite up the room and she always had a kind word and compliment for everyone. We are blessed to have known her and cherish the great times we spent with her and the love of her life, Russel (Big Daddy) condolences to The Reynold’s Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I enjoyed getting to know Joan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. She will be missed.
Leigh, Carrie, John, Cathy, and family,
Special cousin and a true friend. So many wonderful memories! Legacy of love.
Thoughts and prayers,
Ernie and Debbie
My condolences to all of you. Thoughts and prayers.
Dear Leigh, Carrie and John,
After we met Russell and Joan that first time at the restaurant, I knew my daughter was in good hands with the Reynolds family and it was Joan that made us feel right at home! Your parent’s strong faith, and love for each other was evident in how they treated us as family right away. Joanie was the hostess with the mostest! Being with her and talking to her was fun! We had a lot in common-our nails, our hair, our families, church and faith. She always let us know how much she loved Megan and how good she was to John-even though we felt the same way about John. The relationship she had with our granddaughters was truly special. Her room was available to the pitter- patter of little feet almost 24/7 when she was home(after she moved in with Megan & John). They would bring her breakfast, brush her hair, put on make-up, learn how to sew, play dress up and probably many more things I never got to see. Joanie was special in so many ways and we are going to miss her more than words can say. Love you forever Joanie ❤️❤️
Mike & Cathy
Dear Leigh, Carrie and John,
Your Mother was a wonderful lady. She was always dressed so sharp and not a hair out of place. She and your Dad were the perfect couple. I am truly sorry for your loss but know she will live in your heart forever. Peace and love to all of you.
Dear Leigh, Carrie and John,
Your Mother was a wonderful lady. She was always dressed so sharp and not a hair out of place. She and your Dad were the perfect couple. I am truly sorry for your loss but know she will live in your heart forever. Peace and love to all of you.
Blessings to you and your family, Cousin Joan.
Joan was a lovely lady! She had such Southern style and grace. She had a sparkle and was a joy to be around.
Blessings to Leigh, Carrie, and John, and all the grand girls!
May the Everlasting Arms surround her forever. God’s Blessings.–Ally Waller
A very dear daughter in law who has beautiful, thoughtful and intelligent children and grandchildren that I love so much
Carrie, Leigh, John & entire family,
I was fortunate to be blessed with Joan becoming part of my life at around 16 when she married my brother. Joan was always a sister, friend and a role model for me. We later shared many of the same interest and always enjoyed catching up on our lives. Joan had such a strong will to live life and to be full of love. She leaves a wonderful legacy behind & her legacy will live on thru her children & grandchildren.
We will all greatly miss Joan but I can just see her and Russell together dancing (shagging). Our thoughts & prayers with the family during this time of lost.
Lots of love,
Deborah & Wayne
Leigh, Mike, and Sarah Stuart,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. May she Rest In Peace, and may her memory be for a blessing.
Cathy, Our thoughts and prayers have been with this past week.