Shirley Rains

Shirley Ann Rains passed away on May 23, 2025. She was 94 years old.

Shirley was born to Benjamin and Margaret Miller on January 16, 1931 in Sonoma, CA. Her father was a mail carrier so the family moved around quite a bit, living in Colorado, Indiana and Montana before settling in Oregon.

Shirley met her husband, Tilman Rains, and they were married on June 7, 1953. They were blessed with five children. They bought a farm in Stayton, OR and lived there for many years, raising their family.

Growing up, Shriley had many interests, including sewing, 4-H, acting in plays, even winning a state declamation award in high school. She began taking piano lessons at a young age, and continued playing throughout her life, particularly at church.

She was a lovely, thoughtful woman, who enjoyed serving and caring for others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilman, son, Kevin, and great-grandson Ethan Stovall.

She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Debbie & David Chambers, Pam & Bill Alfson, Julie & Greg Warren, and Roger & Erica Rains, 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.