Eleanor Jean (Brownlee) Rainey

Date of Death: April 23, 2023

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Memorial contributions may be made to
Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company
5346 Mulberry Street
Stephens City, VA 22655

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

Eleanor Jean (Brownlee) Rainey, 66 of Stephens City, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Evergreen Health & Rehab.

Eleanor was born in Indiana, PA, the daughter of the late Harvey and Bertha Brownlee. First and foremost, Eleanor was a mother and grandmother. She enjoyed animals, nature, and photography (nature, senior pictures, weddings, and various other events). Eleanor enjoyed traveling (and even planning trips) and had several places she went with her family that were special to them.
She married Danny Charles Rainey, Sr. on June 16, 1975 in Dixonville, PA.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Danny; son, Danny Charles Rainey, Jr. of Knoxville, TN; daughter-in-law, Linda Rae Rainey of Conover, NC; granddaughter, Vanessa Jean Rainey of Conover, NC; sisters, Sharon Rainey of Dayton, PA, Lorraine “Rainey” Good (Rich) of Georgeville, PA, step-brother, Bryan Knepper (Linda) of Berea, OH; her canine companion, Precious, and feline companion, Kailani, as well as eight birds.

She is preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Mary Margaret Brownlee and brother-in-law, Wilbur Rainey, Jr.

All services for Eleanor will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Eleanor to Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, 5346 Mulberry Street, Stephens City, VA 22655 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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All services will be private

Memorial contributions may be made to
Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company
5346 Mulberry Street
Stephens City, VA 22655

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

Eleanor Jean (Brownlee) Rainey, 66 of Stephens City, VA, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Eleanor was born in Indiana, PA, the daughter of the late Harvey and Bertha Brownlee. First and foremost, Eleanor was a mother and grandmother. She enjoyed animals, nature, and photography (nature, senior pictures, weddings,Continue Reading

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Dan, my sympathy for you, Danny and your family. I pray that you find peace and comfort in your memories of your beloved wife!

Wishing the family of Eleanor my sincere sympathy. Her loss bring me great sadness for her family. I went to school with her and she was always such a nice person and I'm sure she will be missed by all. Rest in Peace. The MC class of "74" Love Wanda & family

Memory eternal.

Eleanor photographed our wedding in October 2002, and she was a joy to work with. I will cherish the photos she took on our special day. Condolences & sympathy are sent to her family in this difficult time.

Memories came flooding back from when we worked together as teens. Rest my friend in the arms of our Lord.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Remember Eleanor very well from school and her beautiful wildlife pictures she shared on FB . Condolences to her family.

So sorry for you loss prays to Dan and the family

In memory of Eleanor Jean (Brownlee) Rainey, Shane Taylor lit a candle

My sister and I were not always close but we did make amends before she left this earth. She's in God's hands now and at peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.