Loreta A. McReynolds, 83, of Stanton formerly of Midland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2004, in a Midland hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 19, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Stanton with Rev. David Harp, pastor, officiating. Assisting will be Rev. William McReynolds. Interment will follow at 1:00 P.M. at Resthaven Memorial Park Midland. She was born to Almond Thomas and Mary Alice Angel on July 16, 1920, in Big Spring, Texas and married Howard Minter McReynolds, Jr. on July 16, 1939 in Courtney, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 4, 1985. Loreta moved to the Courtney Community in 1931. They lived in Courtney and later moved to Midland and lived there for 11 years working for Union Oil Company and retiring in 1985. She was a member of Bellview Baptist Church in Midland until moving to Stanton in 1999. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanton until the time of her death. She was a faithful member of the Baptist Church and taught Sunday Bible Study for many years. Loreta, was a loving Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was loved by all. She loved her family and her Lord. She was a faithful Christian and loved serving the Lord. Survivors include two sons & daughters-in-law, Ron and Kerry McReynolds of Kingsland, Don and Carrie McReynolds of Ardmore, Oklahoma; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Billie and Charlie Pinkerton and Vida and Bill Pinkston all of Stanton; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 12 nieces and nephews and their spouses and children. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, William McReynolds and his wife, Dorothy of Midland, and a sister-in-law Minnie McReynolds of Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 4 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials made to First Baptist Church Of Stanton P.O. Box 1168, Stanton, Texas 79782 or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
