ARCHBOLD WEATHER

Norma J. Reynolds


Norma J. Reynolds, age 76 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers in Bryan.

She was born Sept. 7, 1944, in Wauseon, the daughter of Walter and Lucille (Wyse) Crossgrove, and married Ronald Reynolds on Oct. 23, 1965.

A lifelong resident of the Archbold area, she was a homemaker and nurse at Fairlawn Haven.

She enjoyed her family, football, cooking, doing crafts, and church among many interests.

She was a member of Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold, which she attended regularly.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald; three daughters, Denice (Dallas) Schrock of Archbold, Ronda (James) Gray of Mill Valley, and Krista Reynolds of Michigan; grandchildren, Sara (Dan) Tucholsky, Kelcey (Howard) Magers, Dallas (Rhiannon) Reynolds, Dakota Reynolds, Devin Frank, Storm Williams and Colin Gray; greatgrandchildren, Wyatt and Emily Reynolds and Avelynn and Carter Frank; and one sister, Juliene (Ronny) Wise of West Unity; and a sister-inlaw, Hannelore Crossgrove.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille & Walter Crossgrove; two brothers, William Crossgrove and Rodney Crossgrove; and granddaughter, Jastin Lequia.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 1 at 11 a.m. at Zion Mennonite Church with pastors Corben Weaver Boshart, Sue Short, and Cliff Brubaker officiating. Internment will proceed the service at 10 am in Pettisville Cemetery.

Friends may call at Pettisville Missionary Church from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.ShortFuneralHome.com.

The family suggests that memorials be given to Defiance Hospice or St. Judes Hospital.