Zola E. Reynolds Sledge, 97, of Mt. Vernon died 2:20 a.m. July 28, 2005, at her home in Mt. Vernon.

She was an inspector for Mode O Day dress factory.

Mrs. Sledge was born Feb. 4, 1908, in Saline County to Andrew and Nora (Stone) Carson.

She first married James Stanley Reynolds July 23, 1927, in Saline County; he died Oct. 26, 1976.

She then married Wayman E. Sledge Nov. 6, 1986, in Mt. Vernon; he died Dec. 6, 1992.

Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at South Hickory Hill Cemetery in rural Jefferson County. Ron Reynolds will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Mrs. Sledge is survived by a daughter-in-law, Jane Reynolds of Manistee, Ind.; three stepdaughters, Virginia Cockrum and husband Eugene of Sesser, Helen Roberson and husband Clyde of Bonnie and Doris Newell and husband Ray of Bonnie; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and 17 stepgreat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three sons, James S. Reynolds Jr., Robert C. Reynolds and John O. Reynolds; a daughter, Barbara Reynolds; two brothers; and a sister.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to South Hickory Hill Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 242-3348 for more information.

Source: Register-News
Date: July 31, 2005
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman