Ruth Reynolds Obituary Ruth Alice Reynolds, 89, of Keokuk, died at 1:05 PM Sunday, March 15, 2009, at River Hills of Keokuk. Mrs. Reynolds was born on December 23, 1919, in Alexandria, Missouri, the daughter of Bert and Mable Symmonds Smeltser. She married Luther Reynolds in 1937. He preceded her in death in 1974. She was employed with Lee County Home for 13 years before retiring in 1990. She loved her cats, traveling, crocheting, and playing Bingo. She enjoyed the outdoors and working in her lawn, and her flower and vegetable gardens. She was proud to cook the produce from her garden for the enjoyment of her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Hicks of Keokuk and Bobbi Helmick and her husband, Jeff, of Keokuk; seven grandchildren, Tammy Penrose, Rex Hicks, Tina Washburn, Tony Washburn, Jerry Washburn, Rhonda Balentine, and Donnie Balentine; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; five brothers, Floyd, Don, Ed, Albert and Dallas Smeltser; several nieces and nephews; and special friends from River Hills: her roommate, Doris Yuskis; Cathy, Jenny, and all the staff. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Luther; one daughter, Shirley; a grandson, Joseph Penrose; and three brothers, Bill, Jim, and one in infancy. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at DeJong's Funeral Home with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw, Illinois.