About This Memory Space
This page was created for Patricia Anne Rains's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Patricia Anne Rains's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Patricia Anne Rains. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Born in Indianapolis to Thomas James Aloysius McFeely and Dorothy Marie Wolfe McFeely, Patricia grew up as one of five siblings, forging lifelong bonds with Thomasine (Tiny), Priscilla, Pamela, Dee, and half-brother Thomas. Tiny, the sole surviving sibling, shared a particularly cherished connection with Patricia and her husband John. Embracing her Irish roots, Patricia filled her days with the joys of home-cooked meals, lively family gatherings, and heartfelt storytelling, instilling values of love and strength in everyone around her.
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Family & Loved Ones
Patricia Anne Rains's legacy lives on through their family and loved ones:
- Patricia first built a family with Richard Allen Pierson Sr. of Greenfield, raising six children: Cindy (Roger) Pendlum, Deborah (Charles) Colip, Richard (Judy) Pierson Jr., Michael (Becky) Pierson, Randall (Toni) Pierson, and James (Joy) Pierson. Following Richard's passing in 1999, she married Ronnie Clayton Rains of New Castle, who remained her steadfast partner until 2024; Ronnie brought four children into the fold: Scott (Maggie) Rains, Jeff (Karen) Rains, Missy (Tom) Jacobs, and Alicia (Nick) DeFrancesco. As a proud grandmother to over seventy grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she reveled in their presence, her home a hub of endless joy and shared memories.
Remembered by Friends & Family
In the days and weeks after their passing, messages of love, support, and remembrance flowed in from friends, family, and colleagues. The themes that emerged were clear and consistent.
Community members expressed heartfelt condolences and shared prayers, reflecting a collective sense of sorrow and support for Patricia's grieving family and friends.
Memorial Gathering: To be announced
Memorial Service: To be announced
Location: To be announced
Address to be announced
Additional Information: Please contact the funeral home for additional information.
For more details, visit the original obituary