Gearldean O. Raines Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gearldean O. Raines of Harrison, Arkansas, who passed away on October 18, 2023 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Solomon Charley and Edna Josephine Barnett Watts; her husband John Kenneth Raines; and her sister Idella Edmonson. She is survived by: her son Doug; her daughter-in-law Lissa Raines of Branson, Missouri; her daughter Sharon Raines of Springfield, Missouri; her grandchildren, John Shannon (Michelle) of Thornton, Melissa Smith of La Jara, Kevin Waterland of Springfield, Nathaniel Raines (Bethany) of Marshfield, Jeremie Hill (Adriana) of Gold Coast and Joshua Hill of Gold Coast, Australia; and her siblings, Solomon Watts of St. Joe, Odell Watts (Carmie) of Harrison, Mattie Mae Lair of Valley Springs, Geneva Griffin of Harrison, Lavonne McCullough (Bill) of Harrison and Deloice Jones of Everton. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces; and other relatives and friends.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hillcrest Home, 1111 Maplewood Road, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
