Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameElward RAINEY 
134, MARRIAGE: B MASSEY, LOIS \&G RAINEY, ELWARD,134, BIRTH: RAINEY, HARRY ROBERT ,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9J-5H9N : 28 November 2018), Edward Rainey and Lois Massey, 17 Jan 1953; citing Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina,3, Elward Rainey,470, Elward Rainey
134, MARRIAGE: B MASSEY, LOIS \&G RAINEY, ELWARD,134, BIRTH: RAINEY, HARRY ROBERT ,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9J-5H9N : 28 November 2018), Edward Rainey and Lois Massey, 17 Jan 1953; citing Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina,3, Elward Rainey,470, Elward RaineyBirthJan 14, 1931, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Elward Rainey
DeathNov 13, 2020, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Elward Rainey
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Elward Rainey
FatherHarry Monroe RAINEY (1906-1989)
MotherMyrtle COLEMAN (1909-1986)
Spouses
1Lois Beatrice MASSEY 404, North Carolina Birth Index (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYZ-ZLC : 8 December 2014), Lois Beatrice Massey, 14 Mar 1934; from "North Carolina,134, MARRIAGE: B MASSEY, LOIS \&G RAINEY, ELWARD,134, BIRTH: RAINEY, HARRY ROBERT ,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9J-5H9N : 28 November 2018), Edward Rainey and Lois Massey, 17 Jan 1953; citing Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina,470, Lois M Rainey
404, North Carolina Birth Index (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYZ-ZLC : 8 December 2014), Lois Beatrice Massey, 14 Mar 1934; from "North Carolina,134, MARRIAGE: B MASSEY, LOIS \&G RAINEY, ELWARD,134, BIRTH: RAINEY, HARRY ROBERT ,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9J-5H9N : 28 November 2018), Edward Rainey and Lois Massey, 17 Jan 1953; citing Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina,470, Lois M RaineyBirthMar 14, 1934, Catawba County, North Carolina404, North Carolina Birth Index (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHYZ-ZLC : 8 December 2014), Lois Beatrice Massey, 14 Mar 1934; from "North Carolina,470, Lois M Rainey
Death1998470, Lois M Rainey
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Lois M Rainey
FatherJohn Robert MASSEY (1897-1953)
MotherEthel PAGE (1911-2003)
MarriageJan 17, 1953, Alamance County, North Carolina134, MARRIAGE: B MASSEY, LOIS \&G RAINEY, ELWARD,404, North Carolina, County Marriages (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP9J-5H9N : 28 November 2018), Edward Rainey and Lois Massey, 17 Jan 1953; citing Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
Obituary Online notes for Elward RAINEY
11/15/2020
Elward Rainey
BURLINGTON - Elward Rainey, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Alamance County on January 14, 1931 to the late Harry “Bill” Monroe and Myrtle Coleman Rainey and was the husband of 45 years to the late Lois Massey Rainey.
Elward was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church. He served in the US Army in Korea as a company clerk and retired from Burlington Industries as an accountant while also working as a tobacco farmer. He was a hardworker and held two jobs most of his career. He loved working on the farm, helping neighbors and gardening.
Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Moore (Russell), Robin Rainey; sons, Barry Rainey (Jennifer), Harry Rainey (Ginny), Mark Rainey and Michael Rainey; grandchildren, Jennifer Rainey Rivers, Jason, Haven, Brian, Joshua, Shannon and Blake Rainey, Krystin Hines and 16 great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister, Francis Rainey King.
A service . to celebrate Elward’s life will be held 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 at Altamahaw Baptist Church with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. He will be available for viewing from 11-4 on Monday at Lowe Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Altamahaw Baptist Church, 3445 Altamahaw Church St, Elon, NC 27244.
We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com 3, Elward Rainey
Elward Rainey
BURLINGTON - Elward Rainey, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Alamance County on January 14, 1931 to the late Harry “Bill” Monroe and Myrtle Coleman Rainey and was the husband of 45 years to the late Lois Massey Rainey.
Elward was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church. He served in the US Army in Korea as a company clerk and retired from Burlington Industries as an accountant while also working as a tobacco farmer. He was a hardworker and held two jobs most of his career. He loved working on the farm, helping neighbors and gardening.
Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Moore (Russell), Robin Rainey; sons, Barry Rainey (Jennifer), Harry Rainey (Ginny), Mark Rainey and Michael Rainey; grandchildren, Jennifer Rainey Rivers, Jason, Haven, Brian, Joshua, Shannon and Blake Rainey, Krystin Hines and 16 great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and sister, Francis Rainey King.
A service . to celebrate Elward’s life will be held 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020 at Altamahaw Baptist Church with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. He will be available for viewing from 11-4 on Monday at Lowe Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Altamahaw Baptist Church, 3445 Altamahaw Church St, Elon, NC 27244.
We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com 3, Elward Rainey