Sue Collins Rainey

Sue Collins Rainey was born on April 19, 1945 in Gorman, Texas to Garland and Joyce Collins and remained a resident of Comanche, Texas her whole life. She accepted Christ as her Savior on August 19, 1956 and was baptized on August 26, 1956. She was a lifelong member of Easley’s Chapel of Gartman’s View Free Will Baptist Church. She was a proud member of the Comanche High School Class of 1963 and continued her education at Tarleton State University. Sue received her Diploma in Nursing becoming a Registered Nurse from Scott and White in Temple, Texas.

Sue met her husband, Jim Rainey, while attending Scott and White School of Nursing. They were married on June 10, 1967, and they were blessed with four children and later with eight grandchildren. Rooted in a strong faith, she devoted her life to caring for others, both as a nurse and as a compassionate friend and neighbor.

Sue died on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 . She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jim Rainey; daughter, Melisa Rainey of Comanche; son, Michael Rainey and his wife, Joylyn of De Leon; daughter, Misti Till and husband Christopher of Comanche; daughter, Myra Sanchez and husband Daniel of Fort Worth; Grandchildren: Audrey Montgomery; Dr. Micah Rainey, DVM; Shaelyn Richards and husband Joe; Matthew Till and wife Blaiz; Jesslyn Till; James Benedict; Jack Benedict; and Aubrey Sanchez; Sister Linda Golden and brother-in-law Billy Jack; sister-in-law Mary Collins, and numerous extended family.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Joyce Collins, and her brother Roland Collins. She will be buried at Oaklawn Cemetery in Comanche, Texas.