The Mothers Ministry of The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
The Stewardess Board of Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 
The Deacons' Wives Ministry  of The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
~allbPttrPrs _ The Deacon's Ministry of The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
The Stewards I Trustees of Turner Monumental A.M.E. 
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The family of the late Mr. & Mrs. Porter Reynolds acknowledges all acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy and love during this bereavement. We bless you for your love, 
loyalty, and comfort. May God's richest blessings enfold you 
as He keeps you in perfect peace. 
-The Family 
Funeral Arrangements: 
Programs: Lynnette Watts (GTRBC) 
 
ASpecial Prayer 
Thank You Lord, for my parents -Thank You, Lord, for giving me to them -Thank You, Lord, for giving them to me. For all of these years, their love and their care helped me. Now, Lord, I pray thatYou keep them safe for me until we meet again. Please help them not to be afraid. Please help me to release them because I know that they belong to You, and not to me. Lord, You were so good to them when things went wrong.  Thank you for allowing them to be together in life, and together in eternity. You deserve all the praise and honor. I glorify Your name. 
Amen. Amen. Your Daughter, 
Matt 
To Our Grandparents 
Big Mama and Granddaddy: Thank you for being the "G randesf' of them all! 
Love, Sharon, Trudy, Kedra, Melvin, and Russell 
 
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Saturday, December 14,2002 1:00P.M. 
OChr <irrntrr OCraurlrrs Rest Iaaptist <.!rhurch 
2600 H. F. Shepherd Drive Decatur, Georgia 30034 Reverend H. F. Shepherd, Pastor 
Officiating 
 
 OObituary of !fmr. iort~r R~ynolbs 
Porter Reynolds was born in Covington (Newton County), Georgia on January 12, 1913 to Mr. Fred Reynolds and Mrs. Josiephine Starr Reynolds. He was the youngest child of ten siblings. Nine preceded him in death. He departed this life December 10, 2002 at Atlanta Medical Hospital. 
Porter received his elementary education in Newton County Public Schools. 
He was united in marriage in 1932 to Elise Giles. This marriage lasted for more than 70 years. To this union one child, Mattie, was born. 
Upon moving to Atlanta, he united with Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church under the pastorate of Rev. H. Jackson. He was active in the Male Chorus and served as a Trustee. 
Porter served his country well in the United States Marine Corps from 1944 to 1946, being discharged as a Corporal with an Honorable Discharge. He was a very meticulous barber and painter. 
Memories of Mr. Reynolds will be forever cherished by his loving and devoted daughter Mrs. Mattie R. George; granddaughters, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Phillips (Sharon) and Mrs. Trudy Robinson; great-grandchildren: Ms. Kedra Phillips, Mr. Melvin Shyronn Phillips, and Mr. Russell Smothers; sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Reynolds, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
 
The Prelude The Processional 
 
The Hymn 
 
"Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" 
 
The Scripture The Old Testament The New Testament 
 
Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church 
 
The Prayer 
 
Reverend John T. Smith The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
 
The Selection 
 
"Bright Side" 
 
Combined Choirs 
 
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist 
 
Norma Moore, Soloist 
 
The Remarks 
 
Mr. Hubert Christmas Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church 
Deacon Paul Harper The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
 
The Selection 
 
Turner Monumental A.M. E. Mass Choir Mr. Jeffery Jackson, Soloist 
 
The Eulogy 
 
The Reverend H. F.:Shepherd 
 
The Selection 
 
Turner Monumental A.M.E. Mass Choir 
 
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church Choir 
 
The Eulogy 
 
The Reverend J. C. Reynolds, Pastor Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church 
 
The Solo 
 
"It Is Well" 
 
Deacon Eugene Slaughter 
 
The Acknowledgements 
 
The Recessional 
 
"By and By" 
 
"When We All Get To Heaven" 
 
The Postlude 
 
JniPrm.rnt 
 
Washington Memorial Gardens 700 Jordan Lane * Decatur, Georgia 30033 
 
After the interment, dinner will be served at the church. 
 
~bituary of ~rs. Elis~ RPynolbs 
Elise Reynolds was born in Atlanta (Fulton County), Georgia in the Summerhill Community, to Mr. William Giles-and Mrs. Sallie Hinton Giles. To this union, two siblings were born. Her brother preceded her in death. She departed this life on December 8, 2002. 
Elise received her education in the Atlanta Public School System, attending E. P. Johnson Elementary and BookerT. Washington High Schools. 
After the passing of her grandmother, Elise moved to Stone Mountain, Georgia and lived with a wonderful cousin, the late Mrs. Darling Weaver. She united with Bethsaida Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. H. H. Woodson, where she was very active. 
She was married to Mr. Porter Reynolds in 1932. To this union, one daughter was born. Upon moving back to Atlanta, she joined Ebenezer Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. M. L. King, Sr. Coming to the Edgewood Community, she united with The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church under the pastorate of the Rev. L. A. Pinkston. She served faithfully on the Senior Ushers Board and the Kitchen Committee. 
Memories of Mrs. Reynolds, affectionately known as "Big Mama" will be forever cherished by her loving and devoted daughter, Mrs. Mattie R. George; granddaughters, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Phillips (Sharon) and Mrs. Trudy Robinson; great-grandchildren: Ms. Kedra Phillips, Mr. Melvin Shyronn Phillips, and Mr. Russell Smothers; sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Murray; sister-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Reynolds, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.