Mary Ellen Cullinan Reynolds

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By obitsamericanpress Mary Ellen Cullinan Reynolds, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born on Feb.

25, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pa., to Arthur Jerome and Irene Cecilia (Hogan) Cullinan and was the cherished only child in her family. She was a loving wife and best friend to Keith for 42 beautiful years.



Together, they raised and raced many beautiful racehorses, a passion that brought great joy and purpose to their lives. Mary was also deeply involved in supporting Delta Downs Racetrack, working closely with Kathryn Berwick and Diedra Clark to advocate for the racing industry she held so dear. In addition to her love for horses, Mary worked as a legal secretary for 35 years.

Her strength was her superpower, and she shared that strength selflessly with those she loved. Fierce when it came to her children, she always put others first, teaching her family the importance of perseverance, resilience, and kindness. Her beautiful heart radiated compassion to everyone she met.

Her beloved dog, Cookie, was her constant companion and like another child to her. Cookie never left her side, providing comfort and unconditional love throughout her journey. Now, after her long journey with leukemia, Mary is finally at peace.

Her legacy of love, strength, and perseverance will continue to live on in her children, grandchildren, and all who were touched by her warmth. But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

-Isaiah 40:31 Mary Ellen Cullinan Reynolds leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend, Keith Reynolds; her children, Nicole Shuff Gainey (Troy), Blain Shuff (Deborah), and Deanna Jimney (Joshua); her grandchildren, Colin Arabie (Ruta), Michael Shuff, Ella Arabie, Marisa Shuff, Sofia Shuff, Sailor Daigle (Morgun), Dakoda Jimney and River Jimney; her beloved Cookie, and many dear friends and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Timothy Ray Shuff. Visitation will begin Thursday, Jan.

30, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.

m. in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery.

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