Virginia Sue (Patrick)( (Stewart) Rains, age 78, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at University of Tennessee Medical Center surrounded by family. She was born June 21, 1934 in Greenville, Tennessee. She attended many schools growing up as her family moved with the building of several TVA dams. Music was always an important part of her life and she studied Classical Music Performance with Edward Zambara at the University of Tennessee. She sang in university, community and church choirs throughout her life. She was known for her love of learning
Her first degree was in Music Education at the University of Tennessee then a degree in Elementary Education at the University of Minnesota, and later adding a Master's degree in Education Psychology at the University of Tennessee. She was part of the Brickey Elementary School family for twenty five years, teaching fifth grade. Along with music, she enjoyed participation in many civic, social and church organizations. In all her activities, she made lifelong friendships. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Sue (Wilkerson) and Freeman Vaughn Patrick.

She is survived by:

Husband Jack R. Rains of Clinton
Sister. Margaret Reese of Halls
Step Brother. Stephen & wife Clarendia Brown of Orville, OH
Daughter Suzanne Stewart & husband Fred Stenglein of Crossville
Son.. Donovan & wife Pam Stewart of Knoxville
Stepson. Brock & wife Terri Rains of Clinton
Stepdaughter.. Leora & husband Greg Wallace of Clinton
Grandchildren. David & Christopher Rains
Chrissy & Dustin Ray Manning
Kelsey & Alyssa Stewart
Great Grandchild. Ava Rains

The family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 pm, Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Memorial United Methodist Church. Virginia's memorial service will follow with Rev. Laurence Hesser and Rev. Donald Swift officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorials be made to the Music
Department at Memorial United Methodist Church 323 N. Main St., Clinton, TN 37716. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamblefh.com