Mrs. Mildred Lee Reynolds Casey

December 17, 1926 - March 11, 2021

Mildred Lee Reynolds Casey, the loving wife of the late Odell Casey, passed away March 11, 2021 at her home in Canon, GA at the age of 94. She was born December 17, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Essie Strickland Reynolds, George Reynolds and Oneida Reynolds. Mildred was reared in the home of Frank and Nora Strickland with their children, Clyde Strickland, Thomas Strickland, Morris Strickland, Madeline Strickland, Eula Turman, Terrell Strickland, Mary Freeman, Polly Hurd, Macie Walker and Lib Couco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Casey; sister, Helen Strickland; brothers, Junior Reynolds, A.J. Reynolds, Joe Reynolds and special cousin, Rob Fowler; sister-in-law, Polly Casey; and brothers-in-law, James and Nelson Casey. Mildred is survived by her three girls, Susan (Ed) Pritchett, Gail Casey and Janice (Larry Joe) Gibson; grandchildren, Casey (Don) Handberry, Eric (Hillary) Gibson, John (Shannon) Pritchett and Jennifer Lee (Bryan) Clark; great grandchildren, Wills, Reynolds, Jones Handberry. Lambeth, Ford, Strickland Gibson, Barrett Lacouture, Logan, Leighton and Lochlan Pritchett and Marlee and Joseph Clark; brothers, Nick (Marie) Reynolds, Keith (Pat) Reynolds; sister-in-laws, Nell Bennett, Jackie Reynolds and Betty Casey; and many special nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Mildred was a member of Canon United Methodist Church and was an avid worker in her community. She was a disciple of our Lord and enjoyed teaching Sunday School, working at the elementary school and serving in any capacity that she could. She always supported her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities. Mildred enjoyed being a homemaker and housewife. A great joy was helping Odell step-for-step around the farm. Nothing pleased her more than to hear her grandchildren and great grandchildren calling “Granny”. Funeral services for Mildred will be held at “The Farm”, 290 Casey Road, Canon, GA on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Claytor and Layperson Jean Miller officiating. The family is at the home. Family and friends are welcome to come by Pruitt Funeral Home to sign the register from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Pallbearers will be Eric Gibson, John Pritchett, Bryan Clark, Don Handberry, Frank Reynolds, Junior Casey, Melinda and Leanne Casey. Honorary pallbearers will be the great grandchildren: Joseph and Marlee Clark, Wills, Reynolds and Jones Handberry, Logan, Leighton and Lochlan Pritchett, Lambeth, Ford and Strickland Gibson and Barrett Lacouture. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Canon United Methodist Church, 1840 New Franklin Church Road, Canon, GA 30520 or First Readers of Franklin County, P.O. Box 834, Lavonia, GA 30553 that provide books for children in Franklin County. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.