Virginia Cole Rainey of Raeford died peacefully on August 9, 2020 at FirstHealth of the Carolinas at age 83.
She was born in Scotland County on September 25, 1936 to the late Joseph Walker Cole Sr. and Rosa Clark Cole Williamson. She was preceded in death by her husband Millard Rainey, her granddaughter Jessica Melton and her sister Betty Talbert. She was employed with Burlington Industry. She was a member of Raeford First Baptist Church.
She is survived by a son Ricky Ward of Raeford; three daughters, Debbie Collins (Brent) of Wingate, Nicole Bell (Rick) of Raeford, and Kim Melton (Jeff) of Raeford; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joe (J.W.) Cole (Geneva) of Tennessee.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 550 Old Maxton Road, Raeford.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Lee officiating. Please wear and mask and apply social distance.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice Foundation of Hoke County, 336 South Main Street, Raeford, NC. 28376.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com