DeQuincy--Ellie "Irene" Rainwater, 88, died October 7, 2010 in her residence. She moved to DeQuincy in 1957 from Seabrook, Tx and was a member of Eastern Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son; Danny Rainwater and daughter; Carolyn June Rainwater Holley, 8 grandchildren, Robyn, Chris, Scott, Lauryn, Stephen, Jeff, Mark, and Kim, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband; Floyd Rainwater, 4 brothers; Buck, Elbert, Walter and Lester Hall and 4 sisters; Pearl, Ive Ruth Duncan, Tressie and Lois Fergerson.
Services will be Saturday, October 9, 2010 in Eastern Heights Baptist Church in DeQuincy, La. at 10a.m. Bro. Ray Bourque will officiate. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, October 8 from 5-9p.m. at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home and will resume on Saturday at the church from 9a.m. until time of service. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com