RAINWATER, Sally Coleman Sandy Springs Sally Coleman Rainwater, 75, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. She died peacefully, spending her final hours watching the birds from her home on the Chattahoochee River. Born in Swainsboro, Ga., in 1940, Sally received a masters of education in Business Education from Georgia State. She went on to teach at Stockbridge High School, coaching tennis and basketball and overseeing the drill team and cheerleading squad. When a second career opportunity presented itself in the late 1970s, Sally left teaching and became construction manager for Rainwater Construction. Sally was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy. She loved to travel with friends and family, having visited all 50 states, as well as abroad. She had hoped to visit Egypt and Ireland before her death. A generous person, Sally always wanted help everyone. She operated on "Sally's time" and in "Sally's way." She will be extremely missed by her family and all who knew her. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil B. Rainwater; father Ralph W. Coleman; mother Jeanette P. Coleman and brother Wilder L. Coleman Sr. She is survived by her sister-in-law and best friend Edna E. Moore; nephew Wilder Lindsey (Denise) Coleman Jr.; niece Janice Leann (Ray) Coleman Kuhns; great nieces Alexis Gail Kuhns, Ashleigh Nicole Kuhns, Lindsey Marie Coleman and Bethany Lynn Coleman; stepsons C. Ben (Marilyn) Rainwater Jr. and Steven L. Rainwater; grandchildren C. Benjamin (Jill) Rainwater III, Matthew Gibson (Ashley) Rainwater, Steven Austin Rainwater and Amy Claire Rainwater and great grandchildren Bailey Elizabeth Rainwater, Chase Gibson Rainwater, and Wyatt Paxton Rainwater. Numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive North West, Atlanta GA 30305. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 25, 2016.

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Willis Moore

March 17, 2017

I just found out that Sally had died. My wife, Paige (Dampier) Moore, and I were in college with her in Statesboro. Paige lived in the same dormitory with her. I recall that one weekend she caught a ride with me to Summertown. We re-connected with her in September 2016 at GOLDEN LIVING CENTER, and enjoyed several weeks while Paige was in Rehab for Parkinson's. Sally did not eat the food there, so she passed her meals on to me whenever I was there visiting Paige. We were discharged so quickly we did not exchange contact information. The letter I sent her c/o Golden Living was not forwarded and returned to me. We are sad. She was a great person.

Cathy Walden

December 25, 2016

Sincere condolences to the family and friends.

I was saddened to learn the news of Ms. Sally's passing. Ms. Sally Hooten, my typing teacher, had a larger-than-life personality that her students loved. She was much more than a teacher; she was a 'life' coach, in a sense. She was all about her students becoming involved in extracurricular school activities such as sports, clubs, volunteer opportunities. I particularly recall two FBLA Conventions that she 'chaperoned" -- and I'll say no more! As a teacher, she touched so many lives and made a positive difference. I will be forever grateful for your wisdom and guidance, Ms. Sally. I'm so glad our paths crossed. ♡

Jan and Paul Griffin

December 23, 2016

Sympathy and prayers to the Family and Friends of "Aunt Sally." "Because God is with me, even in grief I can have hope." 1 Thessalonians: 4:13

Joy Jones

December 23, 2016

Sally C. was my friend as a teacher and tennis coach. She truly loved and cared about us( her students at Stockbridge High) I have the fondest memory of her. God Bless her family. Joy Jones

Peggy Chase

December 23, 2016

Deepest sympathy to Sally's family and fiends. She was a good teacher, coach and all around person at Stockbridge High School.

Former Secretary at SHS

LINDA REAGAN-HOLCOMB

December 22, 2016

Sally was my bookkeeping teacher at SHS. I so much enjoyed having her as a teacher. Praying for comfort for her family at this time.

Tony (Olivia) Griffin

December 22, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Coleman and Rainwater family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Gayle Sasser Kreckman

December 21, 2016

Sally was my cheerleading coach and teacher at SHS and I, like everyone else, loved her. She was a hugh presence wherever she was and a great influence on all the people that knew her. Praying for the family during this sad time. SHS Class of 1968.

Delores Phillips

December 21, 2016

Dear Wilder and Leann and families! My heart hurts for you and I have you all in my thoughts and prayers! Sally was always very sweet to me each time I saw her and I pray God's love and comfort to you all during this time .

Joie Alexander

December 21, 2016

The feelings that go deepest are the most difficult to express. Sally, you have given Carol and me many wonderful memories. It all started our freshman year of college, and we've been a great threesome since. You lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives along the way with compassion and love. It's been said that a demonstration of charity and love is far better than a definition of them. Sally Rainwater, you were an excellent example of this demonstration. Yours was a life that exemplified kindness; a life that illustrated the Golden Rule; a life that burned so that others' paths were lighted. We're really going to miss you, our special friend! It was a wonderful blessing knowing you. I ask God's comfort on all of us now in our time of sorrow.

December 20, 2016

Sally did things her "way" and in and on her "time" , and most of the time we had a difference in the way things should be done , but I had the utmost respect for her. She was a kind LADY.

Ed Mays "Rainwater Construction Company"

Darlene "Perry" Mims

December 20, 2016

So sad to hear of your passing and I send prayers and God's Grace to your family and friends. You were a GREAT teacher and mentor at Stockbridge High School and I thank you for everything you taught me and so many others during that time. SHS Class of 1979.

Gaye Burton

December 19, 2016

Sally was my High School Basketball Coach and friend. She was touch but we also had winning seasons. My prayers to her family and friends she will forever live in my memories.

Karen Wolf

December 19, 2016

An amazing teacher. One of my favorite teacher at shs. I always enjoyed your class. You thought me so much about business in the world. You will be missed. Prayers to your friends and family. Karen wolf (Stockbridge, ga)

Nancy Christian-Christofferson

December 19, 2016

One of my favorite teachers! She was tough and didn't put up with any nonsense, well most of the time! Loved her class and her!

Deepest sympathy to her family for the loss of such a strong and wonderful woman.

Elaine Kennedy

December 19, 2016

She was a great teacher. Her nickname for me was "sunshine". I walked into class one day wearing a bright yellow skirt and she called me sunshine the rest of my high school years.

Kathy Crawford

December 19, 2016

My favorite teacher at SHS. She helped me get my first job. She was an amazing teacher

Darryl Tolleson

December 19, 2016

Thank you Ms. Coleman for all you did for me and my brother at Stockbridge High School. You taught us skills as young men that we have used everyday as grown men. David and I have discussed you and your wonderful influence you had on us many times over the years.
You have been such a blessing to so many, we were simply a pro!. Rest in peace.

Darryl & David Tolleson
SHS 1981

Keith Craddock

December 19, 2016

One of my favorite teachers at Stockbridge, she was always getting on to me for not wearing sock, she almost had me expelled my senior year for this!
Prayers for family

Carol Welch

December 19, 2016

Ms. Coleman, of all the teachers I ever had at SHS you were my favorite. Tough, fair and always kind. You stood out as a big personality, an iconic teacher and a good friend.
Rest In Peace, Ms. Coleman

Art Williams

December 19, 2016

Only God knows the the number of lives she touched. Mine is one.

Pastor Dr. Mike and Linda Moon

December 18, 2016

She was such a good friend to me in High School. She was my 12th grade typing teacher and was really a special lady. She will be missed. My God Be with the family at this time.
Pastor Dr. Mike and Linda Moon
Hogansville, GA

December 17, 2016

Sally, It seems like yesterday that we were having dinner and laughing at the silly things we had done. Remember the "shrimp tails" at Crabdadys's? And how about you and I moving Carol into her condo? And the "chandelier" issue? So fun!!! What fond memories I have and all the wonderful parties you gave my girls. You are the most generous person I have ever known and my heart is so sad knowing I won't hear that great voice again. Rest in Peace Sally. I loved you so much Stephanie Austin

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