Helen Diane Rainer

Helen "Diane" Rainer was born December 22, 1946, in Groesbeck, Texas, to Henry David Rainer and Lilly Lee Ray. She returned to her Heavenly Father on April 9, 2025, in Lampasas, Texas, at age 78.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brandon Verm officiating. A graveside followed by burial will be held at Old Union Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Mason, Donnie Turner, Jason Taylor, C.J. Taylor, Izaiah Jester, Dea'Shawn Jester, Terry Hines, Jr., and Christopher Rikard. 

Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lilly, her brothers, William David, Charles and Donnie and her sister, Peggy. She is survived by her siblings: Connie Smith, Paula Ward, and Dale Rainer, her sons, David Mason, Donnie Turner and Jason Taylor, her daughters, Dawn Lockaby and Linda Rikard, and many grandchildren.

Diane worked hard to provide for her family. She was a plasma cutter for US Steel, was Burlington Northern's first female conductor in Teague, Texas, and later spent many years in property management.

Diane especially loved her grandchildren, her pride and joy, and family get-togethers. She was an avid thrift shopper, enjoyed watching musicals with her children, when they were young, and fond of Oldies and Elvis. She was known for her Southern cooking and hardy character. Diane will be missed by many who appreciated her love and attention.