reynolds was married to fred griffen ross, a former actor and business manager for lillian russell and other performers. he died at the age of 84 at the brunswick home in amityville, new york. the couple had a daughter, ruby bramall. in september 1924, ross published a public notice in "the new york times" stating "...my wife, carrie reynolds ross, having left my room and board, i will no longer be responsible for debts she contracts".