Deaner Leatherwood Rainey King Obituary
We bid farewell to Deaner Leatherwood Rainey King (Glen, Mississippi), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 4, 2026 at the age of 97. Deaner touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Edward and Lillie Dora Leatherwood; her former husband Colburn Arlon Rainey; her husband Carroll King; her stepson David King; her grandchildren, Michael Rainey and Stacy Rainey; and her brother Azel Leatherwood.
She is survived by: her sons, Charles Rainey (Linda) and Billy Rainey (Theresa); her stepdaughter Karen Vanek (Vince); her grandchildren, Doug Rainey, Ryan Rainey (Lanea), Jon Rainey (Michelle), Ferrin Rainey-Calvert (Keith), Carlynn Rainey-Crawford (Jeff), Wendy King, John David King (Tara), Gracie Vanek, Dawn Laster (Brad) and Matt Dexter; her great grandchildren, MacKenzie Rainey, Isaac Miller, Kayle Miller, Tristen Speight, Emma Rainey, Anthony Rainey, Lily Rainey, Adam Rainey, Abi Rainey, Isabella Rainey, Olivia Rainey, Amelia Rainey, Wes Calvert, Madi Calvert, Tayler King, Tyler King, Reese King, Cole Crawford, Cami Crawford, Tyler Smith (Jenna), Taylor LaFever (Hunter) and Brodie Dexter (Carly); her brother Almous Leatherwood (Nadine); and her adoptive daughters, Lisa Gant Houry, Gwyn Davis and Cathy Bennett. She is also survived by 8 great-great grandchildren.
