Mariella Melissa Rainwater

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Mariella Rainwater Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Mariella Melissa Rainwater
Start: 2019-03-30T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-03-30T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Shawnee Civic Center 'Little Theater'

Mariella Melissa Rainwater Mariella Melissa Rainwater, 49, of Olathe Kansas beloved wife, mother, and educator passed away Tuesday March 12th. She was surrounded by her family, at the end. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Mike, two sons Ryan and Ross, her parents Ken and Cathy Reavis, and brother Matt Reavis. She received her bachelor's degree in music education from University of Missouri KC, and her masters in ESL from the University of Kansas. She taught a variety of classes over the last 15+ years at Johnson County Community College. Cooking was one of her greatest joys, when not teaching. Her family was the lucky recipient of her kitchen 'experiments'. Even the recipes that didn't come out right tasted pretty darn good. She was a tireless educator, always willing to go the extra mile for her students. She was respected by her colleagues and loved by her students. She will be greatly missed, by all who knew her. A Celebration of Life event will be held from 2p-4p Saturday March 30th, at the Shawnee Civic Center 'Little Theater'. In lieu of flowers please make a donation, in her name to Habitat for Humanity or Planned Parenthood.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 20, 2019.

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Jennifer Benson

December 23, 2019

I just learned of Mariellas passing, and I am absolutely crushed. We were classmates at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. She was very funny and had so much spunk! She had a wonderful voice and her senior recital was incredibly inspiring for me! I have thought of Mariella often over the last 25+ years, and I am just heartbroken. Condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. I know your loss is tremendous! RIP Mariella. Sing with the Angels!

Nancy Trnka

March 21, 2019

I have tried to write this message for two days. Words seem so inadequate at this time. Mariella and I had fun working together in high school, swapping stories as new teachers, planning weddings, having kids, and building houses. My heart goes out to Mike and the boys as well as Cathy and Ken. Please know that I have been thinking of you all constantly. Love and peace.

Duwayna Ramsey

March 21, 2019

Mariella was such a strong, quiet beauty. A force of nature and determination. I went to high school with her and had several classes together throughout the years. Best known in many circles for being the host sister to Jorun; and the daughter of hilarious parents, Ken and Cathy. Mariella's enduring spirit will be missed; I for one am better for knowing her. Prayers of peace and love to her family and close friends.

Leanna Graham

March 20, 2019

Mariella was a dear colleague and friend at JCCC. She is already sorely missed by students and coworkers alike.

March 20, 2019

Mariella's creativity in the classroom and her joy of teaching will be missed by many. Words fail to express what her loss means to the JCCC community, and my heart goes out to her family and friends.

Grace Helle

March 20, 2019

Sorry for your loss, Condolences is to the Rainwater family at this time from the Helle's. Carol, Dale, Grace and Garrett

Jamie Michaels

March 20, 2019

I am so sorry for you loss. Mariella was part of our Bunco group and was always such a happy and outgoing person. Hugs and prayers to the family.

Tina Wolff

March 20, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Mariella was a wonderful person to know at JCCC. She will be missed.

March 20, 2019

Mike - your friends and coworkers at Sprint are all thinking of you and your family. Peace and love to you all. Mary Cerv and your Sprint family

Dianna Rottinghaus

March 20, 2019

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mariella's passing. I have taught with her for over ten years and shared many of life's ups and downs, student successes, and ideas. She touched so many lives and will be so missed at JCCC. My heart goes out to her family- she was so proud of her boys and the young men they have become. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Allison Westgate

March 20, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mariella. I met her in 2015 during a professional visit to Johnson County CC. I served the school as their English as a Second Language consultant. Since our first meeting, Mariella has always been so friendly and supportive. I looked forward to our phone conversations and to seeing her each year at MIDTESOL. Our conversations would often shift from professional to talking about books, music and travel. I considered her more of a friend than a professional acquaintance! I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Mariella and I will always hold dear the times that we shared. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

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