
Susan J. Reynolds died Friday morning, on December 16, 1988 in an airplane crash in Mexico. Susan was born August 5, 1961 in Greenville, Texas to Joe D. and Faye Vance Reynolds. After GHS, Susan graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina in May of 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. After being a State Championship Swimmer for GHS, Susan went on to be an United States Olympic Trial qualifier in swimming in 1980. Before moving to Dallas, she worked four years for the Mitre Corporation of Houston where she was a member of the technical staff. Susan flew commerically from September 1987 until her passing. Also in 1987, she was one of the finalists for the Astronaut Selection Program of NASA. Susan was a member of Crestview Christian Church. She was survived by her parents of Greenville, one brother, Steve Reynolds of Coral Gables, Fla and her grandmother, Mary Ellen Vance of Greenville. Coker-Matthews Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and pallbearers were Jeff Hurse, Gary Hurse, James Carter, Chip Vance, Steve Pickens and Scott Slemmons.
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Lesalie Brown
I am reminded of Susan daily. When we were youngins we shellacked each other cute little Valentines onto little boards. To this very day her Valentine sits on my dresser in front of my mirror. We had lots of fun times walking to Bowie School, going to YMCA swim team and listening to her brother's band playing in the garage. Hey I actually swam faster than Susan when we were 4 years old!!! We had Coach "Cotton" Ford at the YMCA and it was a blast. Susan was very special and touched many hearts.Love and God Bless,
Lesalie Brown