Leona M. Rainwater

Leona M. Rainwater, 88, of Du Quoin, passed away at 7:35 P.M., Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Leona had worked as a florist at Erwin's and Krogers.  She was a member of Tamaroa Community Church and Du Quoin Eastern Star Lodge 395.
She was born November 13, 1914 at Tamaroa, IL, the daughter of Howard and Mary Ann (Lemmons) Sronce.
She married Fred O. Rainwater on March 30, 1933 at Mt. Vernon, IL and he preceded her in death on July 29, 1997.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, and one sister.
Funeral services were at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 2, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Ted Clark officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Marshall Browning Hospital, Perry County Hospice, or Donor's Choice.
