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Reatha Rainer Obituary
Mrs. Rainer, age 87, of Northport, Ala., passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Heritage Healthcare of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Mrs. Rainer was known for her love of a good garage sale. She will be most remembered for being a dedicated wife and loving mother.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Adrian Rainer; daughter, Dian Sturm and husband Rudy; son Ken Rainer and wife Dina; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters Maxine Whidden and Earline Teague; and brother Leon Ward.
She is preceded in death by her parents Earl Morris and Ruby Lee Ward; sister, Loretta; and brother Sherman.
Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at Stephens Funeral Home.
Guest may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Reatha Rainer
6 Entries
Bill Collins
January 13, 2017
Your family at the Meridian church of Christ extends its sympathies to your immediate family. We are sad for your family, but happy for you, dear sister in Christ.
Our Valentine King and Queen 2009
Glenda Vaughan
January 13, 2017
Mrs. Rainer will always hold a special place in my heart!! We had so much fun together at the Village!! She was such an amazing lady!! I loved her sense of humor!! But she is now at home with Jesus and has such peaceful rest. My thoughts and prayers are with her family! Love to you all, Glenda Vaughan
Wavolene Kelly
January 13, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of Reatha.
She was a caring, loving and sweet person. Even though we didn't see each other often, we were close in heart. We feel your pain at this difficult time, may God comfort you in knowing that she is in a better place. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest love,
Wavolene and Family
The Staff of Stephens Funeral Home
January 13, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Judy Huffman
January 12, 2017
We are going to miss our sweet, loving cousin,
But she is with our heavenly family now and most of all her terrible suffering is all gone.
Thinking of her earthly family,
You are close to our hearts during this
Difficult time.
Love, Judy and Jeff
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