Ona Mae Finley Reynolds

of Ft. Smith, Arkansas

Ona Mae Reynolds, 82, passed away August 19, 2025 at home with her family. She was born June 14, 1943, in Zion, Arkansas to the late James "Nelious" and Mildred (Miller) Finley. Ona was of the Christian faith and knew her bible from cover to cover. She often enjoyed falling to sleep while listening to a sermon from one of her favorite ministers. She was a lover of politics and could tell you exactly what current events were happening at any given time. Ona worked several places throughout her life and one of those was being a care giver. She even went to work at a local nursing home when her mother had to move into one. She worked the night shift and her sister worked the day shift to make sure their mother received the care she needed. When asked what her greatest role was in her 82 years of life, she proudly stated making a home for her family and taking care of them. She loved her family and friends with everything she had. Ona was beautiful, loving, loyal and fiercely protective of her family. Anyone who knew her personally also knew how much fun she was.

Ona is survived by one son: Randy Reynolds (Tianna) of Cave City, Arkansas; one daughter: Debbie Jennings (Gary) of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Grandchildren: Chris Reynolds of Cabot, Arkansas, Jessica Crouse (Charlie) and Stephanie Reynolds all of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Nathan Jennings (Jessica) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, David Jennings (Montana) of Lavaca, Arkansas. Twin sister, Zona Yancey of Batesville, Arkansas; sisters, Dorla Foster of Batesville, Arkansas; Evelyn Spurlock (L.C.) Of Batesville, Arkansas; Bonnie Ketron of Cave City, Arkansas; brother, Dale Finley (Sonya) of Sydney, Arkansas, thirteen great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wade Reynolds, brother Julian Finley, and sisters Geba Williams and Joyce Wright.

Visitation and memorial service will be held Saturday, August 30 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Zion, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with David Wright officiating.

Memorial service arrangements by Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne, Arkansas.