Willie B. Rainey

Mrs. Willie B. Rainey, age 59, of Rison went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 10, 2014. She was born February 12, 1954 in New Edinburg, a daughter of the late Elvin Broughton and Christian Clary Lockett. Mrs. Rainey was a chef and a nanny. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gwendlying Faye Jackson; and a brother, Major Broughton. She leaves to cherish her memories, one son, William Ray Broughton of Ina, Illinois; four daughters, Maria Johnson of Fordyce, Tammy Marks and husband, Curtis of Rison, Lanesase Simpson of Chicago, Illinois, and LaTrice James and husband, Gergory Sr. of Janesville, Wisconsin; adopted daughters, Patricia Ballard and Coretta Smith; one brother, Kenneth Broughton of Monard, Illinois; five sisters, Laura Rainey of Kingsland, Ceola Warner of New Edinburg, Reola Broughton of New Edinburg, Joyce Broughton of Hot Springs, and Blanche Pass of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Giovanni, Reynardo, Chassidie, Malachi, E'Ryja Marks all of Rison, Markeea Wainwright of Fordyce, Greg and Joshua James of Wisconsin, Robert and Monet Simpson both of Chicago, Illinois; adopted grandchildren, Dionte Langford and Jamecia Langford; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Buie Funeral Home Chapel in Rison with Reverend Bobby Young officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers are William Broughton, Giovanni Marks, Reynardo Marks, Malachi Marks, Gergory James Jr., Joshua James, and Dionte Langford. Funeral arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. You may sign the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.