Lillian Mae Rains, 79, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:03 P.M., Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Lillian had been a school bus driver for Du Quoin for forty-nine years. She was a perfect attendance member of XI IOTA Epsilon Sorority for over fifty years. She was a member of the Old Du Quoin Baptist Church. Lillian loved spending time with her family, movies and dinner with her husband, and attending any function her grandchildren were involved in. Lillian was born April 13, 1941 at Royalton, IL, the daughter of Noble and Charline (Humphrey) Smith.

Lillian married Homer Lamoyne Rains on August 29, 1959 at the United Methodist Church in Royalton, IL and he survives.

She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, two daughters - Tracy Taylor (William) and Lisa Cook (Jeff), all of Du Quoin, eight grandchildren - Shalane Reeves, Nolen McIntire (Christa), Morgan Fitterer (Tyler), Cameryn Degler (Jon), Carleigh Spain (Brandon), Spencer Cook (Sarah), Kacie Jones (Nathan), Toni Taylor (Jeff), thirteen great grandchildren - Carter and Brantley McIntire, Laina and Landry Bietsch, Lennon Fitterer, Emmerigh and Archer Degler, Haidyn, Noble and Stella Spain, Micah, Owen, and Ezra Jones, one sister - Betty Siefert (Don) of Du Quoin, one niece - Stephanie Day (Joe) of Du Quoin and three great nieces, all of Du Quoin.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Lillian was a faithful servant of the Lord, and modeled her life to represent this. She was a selfless caregiver to her family, friends and her extended families and children she cared for on her bus routes. Her giving soul will not be forgotten.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Miners Cemetery at Royalton, IL with Rev. Ted Clark officiating.

Friends may call from 1:30 P.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the cemetery.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Burial will be in the Miners Cemetery at Royalton, IL.

Friends may make memorials to the Old Du Quoin Baptist Church or Ronald McDonald House of Charity and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.

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