Nona Rains

Her love of the outdoors stemmed from being raised in a coal mining town, with her four brothers and one sister. She worked at the Cumberland Falls State Park as a waitress. It was there she met Myrtle Phillips who introduced her to brother Howard, to whom she was married 54 years.

Nona was devoted to her family and enjoyed being a stay at home mom for the first few years of motherhood. When her daughters went to school, she began to work at Kmart. She was a loyal employee of 25 years. She organized Thanksgiving baskets and toy drives for the less fortunate. She made countless friendships while working there. Two of her closest friends invited her to visit the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church with them.

Nona loved the Lord and became a member of Dryden Road Pentecostal Church, faithfully attending for over 43 years. She was involved in Willing Workers, organizing garage sales, developing a church cookbook, making peanut brittle, candy, and any opportunity to help the church. Most of her good deeds were kept a secret, she believed you either get your praise on earth or in Heaven. Her biggest blessing was to serve others. You could always find her in the church kitchen preparing everyone’s special dish. Her church sisters became family to her. They enjoyed vacations together, monthly dinners, and going to lady’s retreats.

In addition to her parents, Nona was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Rains; brothers, Ray Coffey and Morris Coffey; and a special sister-in-law Myrtle Phillips.

Nona’s family was her pride and joy, she is survived by her daughters, Sandy (Cary) Tussey and Janet (Billy) Smith; four grandchildren, Emily (Chris) Saporito, Katie Smith, Blake Tussey, and Candace Smith; brothers, Ted (Myrtle) Coffey and Pat (Lois) Coffey; sister, Fayrene Hall; and numerous friends and family members.

We will remember her for her generous heart and willingness to help everyone. Her loving spirit will live on with those who knew and loved her. A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and aides that took care of her, Dr. Camacho, Dr. MacLean, all Hospice and Tapestry senior living staff.

A visitation time will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at the Dryden Road Pentecostal Church, 3201 Dryden Road, Moraine, Ohio. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, officiated by Rev. Bennie Sutherland. Burial will take place at Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville, Ohio.

Memorial contributions in Nona’s name may be made to Dryden Road Pentecostal Church or Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties.