Marvine Cox Rainey
1928 - 2026
Marvine Cox Rainey
1928 - 2026
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Marvine graduated from The University of Tennessee where she was a member of the Greek Community, and later earned her Masters in Education from UT. She was a prominent figure at the Lancing School where she taught for 33 years. Marvine was a talented square dancer and enjoyed gardening and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents William M. Cox and Ellen (York) Cox; sister Ruby Smith, brother Charles Cox, brother Harvey Lee Cox, sister Maxine (Cox) Harris; nieces Margaret Ann (Harris) Wallis and Donna (Smith) Hester; nephews Don Cox, Infant Charles Cox, Bobbie Lee Harris, and husband Louis Rainey.
She is survived by niece and care giver LaVena (Harris) Ware, Pat (Cox) Davey, Gene Hester, LeAnn (Jeremy) Griffin, Amy Hester, and Jace.
Marvine passed away peacefully after 4 years of Alzheimer's.
A special thank you to Alexander Guest House staff and UT Hospice care givers.
In lieu of flowers contributions can go to Wounded Warriors Project.
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Schubert Funeral Home from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow with Bro. Roy Langley officiating. Interment will follow in the Petros (COG) Cemetery in Petros.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marvine Cox Rainey.
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