of Proctor, AR
July 7, 1977 - July 14, 2025
Kelly Renee Rains, age 48, of Proctor, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on July 7, 1977, in West Memphis, she was the beloved daughter of Edward ''Bubba'' Rains and Janie Rains. Kelly was known for her vibrant spirit, kind heart, and deep love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Rains.
She leaves behind her devoted fiancé, Kevin Bates; her loving parents, Bubba and Janie Rains; her sister, Wendy Rains, and Wendy's partner, Bobby Mathews; her cherished nieces, Caitlyn and Bethany Rains; and her treasured great-niece and nephew, Cali and Jaxtyn Reed, sister-in-law Erica Rains, and Uncle James Colford. She also embraced her stepchildren, Kevin Bates Jr. and Shekeva Bates, with warmth and love.
Kelly had a lifelong passion for horses and took great pride in showing them. She found peace in gardening, joy in cooking, and loved spending time by the ocean on beach vacations. She had a natural way with children and was a proud godmother to Audrey, Eliza, and Halle Harris. Her life was also blessed by the companionship of her dear friend, Paul Blasingame.
Kelly's life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to those she held close. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know and love her.
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45 Condolence(s)
Karen Patterson Razer
Friday, July 18, 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of Kelly. Praying for the family
Betty Basemore
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Kelly you were one of a kind, you treated my family like yours, my Grandchildren you loved. I asked God not to let you suffer,the last day I was there, and he let you peacefully sleep away. Keep resting until we meet again.
Betty and JB Basemore
Yutaka
Thursday, July 17, 2025
You brought light, laughter, and love into so many lives " including mine. Thank you for the memories, and the moments that now mean even more. You will be missed and forever loved.
Terry wirth
Thursday, July 17, 2025
I know your not here now but I know your with you bother (bubba) I will miss both of yall I remember coming to yalls house on McAuley when we was all young and swimming in the back yard pool and playing football at the old East Jr High School field i will have everyone in my prayers and hope to see yall again one day 🙏 ♥️
Noel & Regina Bates
Thursday, July 17, 2025
RIL Sis-N-Love it's so hard to say goodbye so we're going to say see you later save a place for us love ❤️ you forever Noel & Regina Bates
Tishelle Aughenbaugh
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
We are incredibly sad to find out about Kelly. My dad and Uncle Bill send their condolences and prayers. Morgan and I love you guys. Sending love and prayers.
Annette Smith Tharp
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Janie and Bubba so sorry for your loss. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers of comfort for now and days ahead. Sending hugs and much love to all of you.
Annette Smith Tharp
Aurora Lopez
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Kelly was a bright, beautiful presence in my life, and I'll always be grateful for the time we shared in Dallas. I loved her more than I ever got to say. She was truly one of a kind. My heart is with her family. Rest peacefully Kelly, you'll never be forgotten.
Brenda Russell
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss. sending prayers and love to you and your family.May you receive God peace and comfort.
Gary Jr and Stephanie Masner
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Very sorry for you alls loss. Prayers for you all at this time our friends.
Vonda Halford Miley
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers. 🙏
Mike & Vonda Miley
Felissa vaccari
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
So sorry to hear about her, I didn't know her that well. Wish I could come but I don't think so. Felisssa
Kesha Sailes
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
My Condolences
Karen Conyer
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Kelly and I were good friends growing up. I am so sorry to hear that she passed. I will be praying for all the family and friends.
Lexi Haynie
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Sending prayers and love to you guys! Kelly will be so missed.
Lisa Boyd
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Dear Rains Family,
This is a hard post to write but I just wanted you to know how much I Love you guys and am so sorry to hear of Kelly's passing may God bring you peace and comfort as only he can during this terrible time of loss. May he wrap his love around you and hold you tight. I never saw Kelly without that big beautiful smile and she Loved her family fiercely and I know she will be missed by all who knew her. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Love The Boyd Family
Steve, Lisa and Kids
Doug and Kay Baker
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Janie and Edward, Doug and I are praying for you and your family. We pray God will give each of you comfort during this time of your loss.
Doug, Kay, Heather and Allen Baker
Oscar Adaway Jr
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Praying for Y'all!
Ms Rita
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
My Kelly. You and your family were such a joy each and everytime you all came to the Coop. I was so glad to see you at Kroger. Your smile will definitely be missed. Praying for the Family
Elisa Osborne Riley
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
God gained a Great Angel! She ALWAYS put anyone before herself! Many prayers to Family & Friends! ♥️🙌
Brock and Rebecca Felton
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Kelly was a great friend that we will truly miss. We had so much fun at the horse shows and I always knew she had my back. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Gloria Bates
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
God's Grace and Mercy '
Jay morgan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
I'll always remember those days at economy. You will be missed my friend
Sharon wells
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
May you rest on my friend
Karen Suiter Graham
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Bubba and Janie, she was such a beautiful young lady. I wish there was something I could say to ease your broken hearts. My sincere condolences. You're in my thoughts and prayers. My god hold y'all in the palm of his hand.
Michelle McCormick
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
My heart breaks for her precious parents and sweet sister, they were always together making everyone around them laugh, I can't image the hurt and pain they are feeling... My prayers are with her family as they have to continue on without Kelly...Much love to you all❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sharon Taylor
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Kelly was a kind and wonderful person, she helped so many. Her love showed in her many acts of kindness. She will be missed by many. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Taylor's
Mike, Sharon, Brent, Brandy and Adyson
Margie Sain
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Bubba an Janie so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your entire family 🙏🙏❤️
Jan Crowder
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
When Kelly was a child our family loved her overnight visits, the Marion Saddle Club Friday night shows, NECA and the big Arkansas State Championship shows in Little Rock. Seems like yesterday. Rains family, please know our hearts ache for all of you. Few families are closer than yours. Wish we could be there to hug each of you but the miles are too many. Just know we are thinking of you and your grief.
Phaedra Turner
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
On behalf of WMHS class of 1995 we share our deepest condolences to the family of our beloved classmate Kelly, sweet and vibrant and we will cherish her memory forever. Until we meet again classmate, may you rest in peace heavenly peace.
Jason White
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Our condolences from Gina and Jason White.... She was Always so sweet and caring toward everyone she met. She will be missed by all her friends and Family
Carol Crawford
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
My condolences to the Family's
Jeannie Mills
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers. She always had a smile on her face and a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed by so many.
Beverly Russell houston
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Knowing Kelly was to love her, she was a wonderful delight to be around , I meet her and family when she was just a young girl , I always thought of her as one of my own , she will always be in our hearts we love you Kelly
Ricky and Rosetta Jordan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
So sorry to hear this, we are praying for y'all.
John Livesay
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Paige Mulloy
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Thompson
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Until we meet again…..
Dr Alfreda Robinson
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Whenever and wherever I saw this diva I yelled ''KellyRain!'', she looked me in my face and said ''you left the s off again FredaBeda!''… we both laughed and hugged each other. I'm going to miss hollering KellyRain!
Halle Harris
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
about to start 8th
grade but you're not here to make sure i'm not late in the mornings one of the hardest losses i've ever delt with you're areForever loved and Forever missed my 2nd mom kelly'-
STEVE & CARISSA GRIFFIN
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
JANIE AND EDWARD WE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF KELLY! SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ALL THAT KJNEW HER! YA'LL ALL WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DAILY!!!
Chasidy Crum
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear this! I have many fond memories with Kelly. I am praying over your family.
Becky Hinkle
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Love you and will miss you forever prayers for the family
Jacqueline Cannon
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Burton, Gairhan, Burton Bunch
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The love of Kelly enriched our life and lives on. Filling the days with sweet memories long after her presence is gone. We still feel the warmth of her caring... Her wisdom will never depart, for the love of Kelly forever lives on... in our heart. With Deepest Sympathy, Irwin, Malinda, Amy, Chris, Hunter, Lydia, Rhett & Claire