Bernice Elizabeth Reynolds

1926 - 2018  (91 years)

• Name	Bernice Elizabeth Reynolds
  Born	13 Dec 1926	Pittsylvania County, Virginia
  Gender	Female
  Died	14 Mar 2018	Pittsylvania County, Virginia
  Person ID	I7426	My Reynolds Line | Descendants Hugh Pittsylvania Reynolds, Descendants of James Reynolds
  Last Modified	23 Dec 2019

  
  

  Father	Allen/Allan Luther Reynolds,   b. 10 Aug 1894, Callands, Virginia ,   d. 3 Nov 1935, Oakwood Cemetery, Martinsville, Va. Henry County  (Age 41 years)
  Mother	Martha Susan "Sis" Minter,   b. 4 Feb 1902, Henry County, Virginia ,   d. 9 Oct 1970, Martinsville, Henry Co., Virginia  (Age 68 years)
  Married	12 Jul 1919
  Family ID	F2590	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Last Modified	23 Dec 2019
  Family ID	F3032	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos		Reynolds Plantation - Turkeycock Plantation, Callands, Virginia 9274 -7426 TurkeyCockplantationReynolds-ClementHomesteadCalland.jpg
  		Bernice Elizabeth Hankins(neeReynolds) pBerniceElizabethHankins(neeReynolds).jpg

  
  

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  [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188063592/bernice-elizabeth-hankins. Bernice Elizabeth Reynolds Hankins Birth 13 Dec 1926 Henry County, Virginia Death 14 Mar 2018 (aged 91) Burial: Oakwood Cemetery Martinsville, Martinsville City, Virginia Wife of: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142425546/glenwood-elmo-hankins Glenwood Elmo Hankins Birth 31 Jan 1923: Pittsylvania County, Virginia Death 7 Feb 2015 (aged 92) Burial: Oakwood Cemetery Martinsville, Virginia Bernice Elizabeth Reynolds Hankins, 91, of Martinsville passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She was born in Martinsville, VA on December 13, 1926 to Allan Luther Reynolds and Martha Susan Minter Reynolds Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenwood E. Hankins; step-father, Doc M. Norman; brother, James Curtis Reynolds and an infant twin sister. She is survived by her daughters Susan Henderson (Ronnie) of Martinsville and Jane Bradshaw (John) of Reston; son, Alan C. Hankins (Lori) of Richmond; grandsons, Karl Sharp of Martinsville, Jeffrey Sharp of Washington, Michael Hankins (Ashleigh) of Richmond; granddaughter, Renee Hankins of Richmond; great granddaughters, Natalia Sharp of Martinsville and Harper Hankins of Richmond. Mrs. Hankins graduated from Martinsville High School, was a member of Broad Street Christian Church and resided at Blue Ridge Manor in Martinsville, VA. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery and will be officiated by Reverend Mark Parkinson. The family would like to express their gratitude to the entire staff of Blue Ridge Manor and Mountain Valley Hospice and to the members of Broad Street Christian Church. Glenwood Hankins Obit: Glenwood Elmo Hankins, 92, of Martinsville passed away on February 7, 2015. He was born January 31, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, Va., the son of Claude Henry and Omie Austin Hankins. Glenwood graduated from Martinsville High School in 1940. Following graduation from high school, Glenwood responded to the call of duty and enlisted in the Virginia National Guard on February 3, 1941 at the age of 18. He was assigned to Company H, 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division, otherwise known as the ?Stonewall Brigade?. As World War II escalated, Glenwood was sent to England on September 27, 1942. He trained in England attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant in charge of two 81mm mortar squads. On the ?Longest Day? of June 6, 1944, he landed in the first wave at the Dog White sector of Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. He served with distinction on D-Day and in later campaigns through St. Lo and Brittany, France and then on to Belgium for the Bulge Campaign of early 1945. During active service, Glenwood was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Brest, France and later near Aachen, Germany. He was also the recipient of the Bronze Star and was later awarded France?s Ordre Royale de la Legion D?Honneur. Glenwood never forgot those with whom he served, nor those who were lost in the World War II campaign. He remained active in the 29th Infantry Division throughout his lifetime and served as National Commander of the 29th Infantry Division during the 2004 Normandy remembrance ceremonies. Following his tour of duty, Glenwood returned to Martinsville where he was employed by the United States Postal Service. He married Bernice Elizabeth Reynolds of Martinsville on October 16, 1949. Glenwood and Bernice resided in Martinsville where they raised their three children. They lived a life that can be described as ?marital bliss? for 65 years until his passing. All who knew them recognized the lasting love they had for each other. He lived a life based on integrity, faith and love for family and country. He was a beloved father and an avid fan of the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University sports programs. Mr. Hankins was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, L. Bernard Hankins. He is survived by his wife Bernice of the home; daughters Susan Henderson and husband Ronnie of Martinsville; Jane Bradshaw and husband John of Reston; and a son Alan and wife Lori of Glen Allen. Additionally he is survived by a sister, Nancy Tate of Danville; and five grandchildren, Karl and Jeffrey Sharp of Martinsville; Michael Hankins, Renee Hankins and Kelsey Madsen of Glen Allen; and one great-granddaughter Natalia Sharp of Martinsville.