Claire Allen Gaines Obituary
The memory of Claire Allen Gaines of Winona, Mississippi, who passed away on January 30, 2025 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, James E Allen (Buddy) and Susan Chambless Allen; her husband Wayne Gaines; and her grandparents, George W, Hattie Aron Chambless, John Edward and Myrtle Branch Allen.
She is survived by: her daughters, Ashley Gaines Bauch (Stephen) of Germantown, TN and Heather Gaines Rodgers (Stan) of Winona, MS.; her sister Jane Allen Parks (Herb) of Grenada, MS; her stepsons, Todd Townes (Krista) of Alpharetta, GA and Blake Townes of Grenada, MS; her brother-in-law Bill Gaines (Jan) of Georgia; her grandchildren, Jackson Bauch, Kate Bauch, Ella Bauch, Reed Bauch of Germantown, TN, Gaines Rodgers of Winona, MS, Price Townes and Parker Townes of Alpharetta, GA.; and her nephews, Derek May (Brenda) of Germantown, TN, Edward May (Christina) of Germantown, TN, Aaron Gaines (Lauren) and Matt Gaines of Atlanta, GA..
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, February 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or online at http://www.stjude.org..
