of Harrison, AR

November 8, 1939 - July 21, 2021

Rachel Rains Villines, age 81, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Hospice of the Hills. She was born in Rambo, Arkansas on November 8, 1939, to John and Marie Rains. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; her parents; her daughters, Barbara Schuyler and Tonia Villines; her sons, Gary Villines and Wayne Villines; her brothers Ben Rains, Francis Rains, and Norman Rains; and her sister, Helen Housley.

Rachel is survived by her daughter, Renee Baker, of Harrison, Arkansas; her son, Ronnie Hinkle, of Salem, Oregon; her sister, Connie Griffin and her husband Ron of Chimes, Arkansas; her brother, Raburn Rains and Lena of Leslie, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews, who all loved her dearly.

Rachel was the proprietor of her own business, Villines Upholstery, for over 23 years. She was the Matriarch of a sprawling family that spans the entire United States. She was active even into her later years, especially bowling where she and her late husband played in all manner of different leagues. Even after his passing, she continued to play well into her 60s. Rachel enjoyed gardening and providing food for her family at family gatherings that happened multiple times a year. She was quick with a joke and was always looking to lift the spirits of others even those outside the family. Rachel spent time in recent years playing Bingo and spending time with her friends at the Senior Club in Harrison.



Visitation was Monday, July 26, 2021, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Chapel.

The funeral service was Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Pastor Eddie Reed officiating.

Burial was at Beechwood Cemetery in Ponca, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Shawn Cutburth, Marshall Waters, Wesley Sparks, Larry Griffin, Stacey Griffin, and Sonny Villines.

Honorary pallbearers were Tami with Home Instead and the staff of Hospice of the Hills.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com