DANA MARIE REYNOLDS

Dana Marie Reynolds, age 55, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away on July 10, 2018, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m., and Visitation from 9:15-11:00 a.m., Monday, July 16, 2018, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Pleasant Hill, Missouri with Funeral Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m., with a lunch at the church to follow the mass. A Graveside Service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org).

Dana was born on May 17, 1963, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Joseph and Natalie (Netahla) Mott.

On August 19, 1987, Dana was united in marriage with Ken Reynolds. Together, Dana and Ken shared in over 30 years of marriage.

Dana received her Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Development and Family Studies from the University of Central Missouri.

Since the age of 15, Dana worked for Wal-Mart where she was a manager with a 40 year career at Wal-Mart.

Dana was a devoted catholic an attended St. Bridget Catholic Church in Pleasant Hill.

Dana was preceded in death by her mother, Natalie Mott.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ken Reynolds; her sons, Steven Greer, David Greer (wife, Christina), and Michael Greer; her father, Joseph Mott; siblings, James Mott (wife, Barbara), David Mott (wife, Janie), and Christine Mott; and two grandchildren, Dallas and Kenzie.

First and foremost, Dana can be described as a mother. It didn't matter who you were, Dana was everyone's mother and freely gave her motherly protection, advice, and love to everyone she encountered. Anyone who worked with Dana over her 40 year career at Wal-Mart can attest to this fact. Wal-mart, can be best described as her other family. Dana being a mother, brought her best to her workplace and to those co-workers around her. Dana often stayed late to finish things that might not be within her role or scope, and Dana often worried and toiled about making things right.

She cared for all peoples and served all peoples. She studied at Central Missouri State and gained a degree in Family Development so that she could better understand and serve people around her. Dana loved her family. She loved other people and their families. Especially children. Her grandchildren made her eyes sparkle and brought her great joy. This love for family and children was reflected in her degree choice.

She exemplified the word commitment. If she made a commitment to something she saw it through. If you made a commitment to something and Dana knew about it, she made sure you saw it through. Why? Simply because it was the right and honorable thing to do. She did not need any other reason for it. Dana was a rock of righteousness. If in doubt, ask yourself what would Dana do; and that would be, do the right thing ALWAYS.

Dana demonstrated loyalty. Loyalty to people and institutions. If you worked alongside Dana, she fought for your good. If you were part of Dana's Church or workplace, she fought for you. She always fought for the good cause, the right cause, and always opted for the more virtuous and often times more difficult route. She did this for the good of herself and most especially the good of others. All the while Dana was gentle and would speak with a soft voice of concern. She would listen, take in everything you had to say and then dole out the wisdom only on mother could know.

As her family and close friend can attest, Dana had an affection for fun quirky things like hippos, owls, hummingbirds, and the couple dozen houseplants she dutiful cared for most of her life. These small things brought joy to her and others.

Constantly Dana would empty herself of her energy to support family, friends, and co-workers. She attended countless sporting events and extracurricular activity for her sons. Dana headed up the charitable position at Wal-Mart in Springfield, MO coordinating hundreds of charitable fundraising events that benefited the community. Dana also gave very charitably on her own accord to various organizations such as but not limited to the Sisters of the Poor, Knights of Columbus, and efforts for the March for Life.

Dana had a tremendous positive impact on everyone she encountered. She left a positive mark on every soul she touched. She was the spiritual matriarch of the family, ensuring she did everything she could to get her three ornery sons and husband to heaven. Belief - faith was more than a box to check or an affiliation. Dana tried her best to live the life Jesus wanted. This motivated her to be loving and kind as well as gave her the strength to push beyond and do the right things. So much of her normal life was evidently connected to her faith.

Dana was powerful wife and loyal wife. Dana had a sense of responsibility - from taking care of finances to making sure family was taken care of, to work responsibilities (like helping the customer first!). She sacrificed to finish and fulfill things she was connected too. Dana was the spiritual and moral rock of the family and a virtuous example of a life lived justly. Dana had a true sense of justice - so much of her time she was patient, patient, patient. She held her opinions, held her words. However, convictions ran deep and there were things that she would fight for. If you didn't know her, it might seem odd for this gentle, soft spoken person to be so impassioned and strong. Strength of faith will do that. Dana always gave anything everything she had to help others.

Dana was a virtuous example of a life lived with fortitude because she always had the courage to say or do the right thing. Dana was an example temperance; always living within her means, never too quick to anger, and always one to sacrifice herself in order to provide for those people around her. Dana was prudent, always knowing how to treat almost all situations with the right amount of care and diligence to do what is right. Dana had faith and hope to help her persevere in her generosity, but greatest of all, Dana had a love that went beyond sentiment, but into action as she cared for everyone around her. Everyone will miss her laugh - those deep belly laughs with her big smile will be missed the most.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278