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Hazel Rainwater

January 22, 1930 - April 11, 2015

Hazel Mary Rainwater, 85, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:25 P.M. Saturday April 11, 2015, at Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born January 22, 1930, in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Hinton) Burton. She married Leonard Rainwater on September 29, 1950. He preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Lana Rainwater (the late Darrell Willmert) of Hoopeston, IL and Leslie (Tom) Jean of Attica, IN; one son, Robert Rainwater of Decatur, IL; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; one special nephew, Ed (Steph) Richards and several other nieces and nephews, who were all special to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Bertie Richards and 2 brothers, Bus and Leon Burton. Hazel worked seasonally at Stokley's. She then worked at TRW and later at Galbranson. She then worked at CBS, until her retirement. She was a member of the First Church of God in Hoopeston, where she was very active. She helped with funeral dinners, taught Junior church and was president of Women of the Church of God. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing, quilting and crocheting. Her greatest enjoyment was taking care of her grandchildren and family. A visitation will be held 4:00 -7:00 P.M. Wednesday April 15, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday April 16, 2015 at the funeral home, with Pastor Micah Mobley officiating. Burial will follow in the Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the Hoopeston First Church of God 1004 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.

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Hazel Mary Rainwater, 85, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:25 P.M. Saturday April 11, 2015, at Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Living in Hoopeston. She was born January 22, 1930, in Hoopeston, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Hinton)... View Obituary & Service Information

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