She was born November 7, 1953 in Houston Texas to Robert and Doris Harms. Rainy graduated from Milby High School (Houston) in 1972 and then attended Sam Houston State University earning a Bachelor Degree in Home Economics. She later obtained her Masters in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston Clear Lake.

Rainy met the love of her life in her backyard; she married the boy next door Tommy Gene Matthys on June 5, 1976. Tom and Rainy were married 39 years and are proud parents of their three children: Stacy, Holly and Michael, and four grandchildren: Alaska, Keaton, Zachary and Finley.

Rainy dedicated 20 years of loving service teaching at South Shaver (Pasadena ISD, Pre-K and Kindergarten) and Fairmont Elementary (Deer Park ISD, Kindergarten). Throughout her years of teaching Rainy touched the lives of countless children, parents and colleagues. Rainy made a friend of everyone she met; her outgoing smile and joyful attitude will be remembered by all.

Rainy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Tom Matthys; her daughter Stacy and husband Jimmy Reed, their children: Alaska, Keaton and Zachary; her daughter Holly and husband Bobby Richards, and their daughter Finley; her son Michael and his wife Mindy; her parents Robert and Doris Harms; her parents-in-law Harold and Hazel Matthys; her brother Arthur and his wife Tisha Harms; her sister Anna Conaty and her husband Howard Karger.

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Published by The Deer Park Broadcaster from Oct. 17 to Oct. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Matthys

14 Entries

Robin Carter

October 11, 2023

Will always have the fondest of memories of you thank you for taking care of a nervous first time mom and my Daughter Jacqueline

Annie Sullivan

October 25, 2015

Thoughts and prayers for this family , my grand daughter was one of her students from FairMont El. She was loved by many of her students and their families.. So sad..

Pat Sommerfield

October 21, 2015

I knew her as Lorraine. She and I were good friends in high school. I haven't seen her in years though. My prayers go out to all of her family at this time.

Robin Carter

October 21, 2015

One of the most precious kind loving teachers my daughter had the privilege to be in her class, I often told her every time i saw her she looked younger and younger, and she did a beautiful person inside and out, she will be missed, im so sorry for your families loss

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Viki Smith

October 20, 2015

All are in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked at FE with Rainy. She taught my oldest grandson, Cameron. Rainy's smile was contagious even on trying days. After we both retired, we'd laugh at each other because we would meet in the halls at FE doing what we love to do-teach, yet grateful to be able to leave without the stress! Girlfriend, you touched many-young and old, thank you.
You will be dearly missed.

Tonja Green

October 19, 2015

I was so shocked and saddened by Rainy's passing. She was truly one of the sweetest people I have ever met. She always had a smile for you. My heartfelt prayers go out to her family.

Rick & Margaret Staley

October 19, 2015

We are truly sorry for your loss. Rainy was one of the sweetest people I have had the honor of knowing since high school. Always bubbly with a smile on her face. My heart hurts for you Tom and your family. Sending prayers up for you all.

Meredith (Schultz) Getty

October 19, 2015

So sorry to hear this. I spent a lot of time at the Matthys home growing up, surely driving Rainy crazy, though she never let on. I think of her often. Prayers for you Tommy, Stacy, Holly, Michael and each of your families.

Sarah Rousseau

October 19, 2015

I was a kindergarten student of hers nearly 20 years ago. The voice of hers sounds in my head like yesterday in class. Sweetest woman to have ever taught such little eager hearts and minds. My heart aches for her beautiful family whom I still remember their names as she spoke of her children and husband often.

Kym Keller

October 19, 2015

Rainy was one of the most loved, caring, beautiful,sweetest person I have had the pleasure to know over the years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. RIP Rainey,you will be truly missed.

Jeannie Henry

October 19, 2015

I am so shocked and saddened by the news. I truly loved this lady. She always had smile, kind words, and made working together fun. She will most certainly be missed in all our hearts. My prayers are with her family. May God bless you and comfort you at this most difficult time.

Jeanie Cooper Harrison

October 18, 2015

Words can not express the sadness I feel for Rainy's family. Rainy & I were childhood friends & stayed in touch throughout the years. She was a wonderful person & I will miss her deeply! God Bless you my friend & your family.

October 18, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss. Rainy was a wonderful person and always met me with a smile. She was one of the most loving, sweetest, and genuine people I knew. My heart goes out to her family.
Lori Dean

Steve and Myra Petty

October 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I knew Rainy from DPISD and sat through many in-services with her. She always had a smile on her face. Keep her memory alive in your hearts.

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