Mrs. Rainwater was born February 22, 1928 in Franklin to the late Heard Dent Orr and Blanche Stephens Orr. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church in Senoia.

Prior to her retirement she worked at Platex in Newnan as a bundle girl.

She adored her family and loved to have them all gathered together for dinner.

In her spare time she enjoyed growing flowers, going to antique auctions and watching dirt track car racing.

Survivors include: one daughter, Janet Rainwater of Franklin; two sons: Johnny Rainwater (Robin) of Calhoun and Jimmy Rainwater (Anna) of Franklin; son-in-law, Don Awbrey of Franklin; eleven grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lou Nell Kimble of Franklin; two sisters-in-law: Sara Bell and Jeannine Rainwater; and a number of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Rainwater; a daughter, Jackie Awbrey; and two brothers: Marvin Orr and Kenneth Orr.