Earnestine "Shorty" Gaines's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2025 in Arley, Alabama

Earnestine "Shorty" Gaines

October 18, 1947 - July 9, 2025 (77 years old)

Arley, Alabama

Earnestine "Shorty" Gaines's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2025 in Arley, Alabama

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Nichols Funeral Homes

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Earnestine "Shorty" Gaines

October 18, 1947 - July 9, 2025 (77 years old)

Arley, Alabama

Earnestine Gaines Obituary

The memory of Earnestine Gaines of Arley, Alabama, who passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earnestine Gaines to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Rivers and Athel Rivers; and her siblings, Christine Howard, Fred Rivers and Charles Rivers.

She is survived by: her husband James Allie Gaines; her children, Butch Gaines (Mary), Angie Rudd (Clifton) and Jamie Brock (David); her grandchildren, Cody Gaines, Joni Rudd (Blaire) and Sabrina Farmer (Aaron); and also Amy Glenn Frazier.

Visitation was held on Sunday, July 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Arley Congregational Christian Church (9830 Co Rd 41, Arley, AL 35541). A funeral service was held on Sunday, July 13th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nichols Funeral Homes



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July 13

Visitation

Arley Congregational Christian Church
9830 Co Rd 41, Arley, AL 35541

Sun

July 13

Funeral service

Arley Congregational Christian Church
9830 Co Rd 41, Arley, AL 35541

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