Lillian “Lily” Alexandra Reynolds, 17, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2017 in Center. She was born on June 19, 2000 in Nacogdoches to Philip Taylor Reynolds and

Linda Joy Allen. Funeral Services for Lily will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 5,

2017 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Brister, Bro. Lacey Andrews, and

Bro. Terry Goodnight officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. A

visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at

Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.

 

Lily grew up in Center and attended Center ISD. She was proud to be a Roughrider and

was involved in numerous activities and organizations such as Theatre, Band, and

Spanish Club. She was also a Chaparral and manager for the CHS Cheerleaders.

Lily dreamed of becoming a Special Effects Makeup Artist and Cosmetologist. She

absolutely loved doing hair and makeup. Anyone that allowed her could get a full

makeover from the eyebrows to the make-up, to the hairstyle. More than beautifying

others, Lily was content knowing she made their day brighter and what a ray of sunshine

she was! Lily was small in stature, but her heart was tremendous. She had so much love

and compassion for people that it overflowed onto anyone who had the pleasure of

meeting her. Lily adored her family and friends which she dedicated most of her time to

each day. Tia Lily, as her numerous nieces and nephews would call her, treasured the fun

moments spent with all “her babies.” There was no deeper connection than what Lily

shared with her brothers and sisters. Although, as much as she loved each one, they all

had to take a back seat to her little brother Levi. Those two have a bond that could never

be broken.

 

Lily’s affection was not just for humans. This girl had a desire to help and save any and

every animal she encountered. Some might describe her as a collector and not just a

caregiver. You could be driving down the road and if Lily saw an abandoned or helpless

animal, you can rest assured tears would be streaming and the car would pull over. There

would be an extra passenger heading home with you, but that was Lily. No one had a

heart like hers.

 

Lily knew her way around the kitchen and was a pro at spicy Mexican cuisine. You might

be left with watery eyes and a runny nose, but you would be full and satisfied. Tacos

were her absolute favorite. She also liked to spend time with her family skiing and

snowboarding. She was a member of Lone Star Baptist Church.

 

Lily was full of life. The air was just easier to breathe with her lighthearted laughter and

love around. Her smile was infectious. The darkest day would immediately brighten at

the sight of Lily. Even when she was struggling, she would still manage to uplift others

instead of dwelling on her own cares. Her vibrant presence will forever be missed among

those who knew her.

 

Lily is survived by her father, Philip Taylor Reynolds; mother and step-father, Linda and

Enrique Rodriguez; brothers, Benton Randolph Reynolds and wife, Jessica, Enrique “Henry”

Rodriguez, Philip Taylor Reynolds, II and wife, Tobin, Ross Christian Reynolds and

fiancé, Kayla, Dillon McBride Reynolds and Samuel Levi Rodriguez; sisters, Zaira

Lorena Arcibar and husband, Juan, Emily Danielle Fausett and husband, Adam, Fernanda

Lilibeth Nutt and husband, Jerrod and Stephany Leonor Fitzgerald and husband, Nic;

paternal grandparents, George and Sally Reynolds; maternal grandmother, Lillian Allen;

nieces and nephews, Alexis Reynolds, Matthew Arcibar, Kayden Nutt, Conner Nutt,

Chloe Arcibar, Sophia Arcibar, Cassie Nutt, Audrie Rodriguez, Benjamin Arcibar,

Andrew Reynolds; and numerous other family and special friends.

 

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Johnny Allen and cousins, Cory Bertrand

and Zane Allen.

 

 

The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home. To send condolences or to sign an

online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.