Mrs. Ruth Nell Smalls Reynolds, age 96, was born on April 17, 1925 in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was the only child of Ms. Florence Rivers and Mr. Paul Brown. Ruth was raised in the home of her grandmother-Rebecca Chaplin-Polite Smalls. She attended and was educated at the Historic Penn Center in Beaufort, South Carolina. On June 8, 1946, Ruth was united in holy matrimony to James Reynolds and to this union six girls were born. Granny or Ms. Baby Ruth was known by the children of the community for providing a variety of candy goods and treats. Ruth was a well-known individual who enjoyed cooking, helping others in her community as well as her church. Her life was built on a solid foundation. As a woman of faith, her favorite saying was "Put it in the Lord's Hands and leave it There." She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James Reynolds, her mother, Ms. Florence Rivers and father, Mr. Paul Brown. She leaves to cherish fond memories her daughters; Eddie Mae (James) Berry, Joe Ann (Thomas) Canada, Florence (David) Williams all of Greenville, SC; Geraldine (Raymond) Smalls and Debbie Driessen both of Beaufort, SC; Hennie (Reverend Willie) Choice of Simpsonville, SC, and Gertie Mae Mills of Beaufort, SC. Adopted daughters: Nena deCordova of St. Helena Island, SC; Janelle Kuykendall of Summerville, SC; God daughters: Nell Grant, Oaks Plantation of Beaufort, SC; Ruthie Mae Johnson of St. Helena Island, SC. A special sister: Mabel Davis (Snook) of Greenville; She also leaves twenty-three grandchildren; thirtygreat-grandchildren, forty great, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, loving friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Services: 10:00 AM Friday, May 7, 2021 at Bethesda Christian Fellowship, St. Helena Island, SC. Burial will follow in the Beaufort National Cemetery at 12 Noon. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we are requiring visitors coming into the funeral home to wear face masks. We will be limiting the number of attendees inside of the building. The Committal Service at the Cemetery is limited to no more than 50 persons. Beasley Funeral Home, Greenville and Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Beaufort, SC is serving the family.