Winnie Rainey Drane Obituary
We bid farewell to Winnie Rainey Drane (Hattiesburg, Mississippi), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 11, 2025 at the age of 101. Winnie Rainey touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Winnie Rainey Drane to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jerome H. Drane; and her stepdaughter Marie Evans. She is survived by: her children, Jerry Drane (Amoy) of Atlanta, GA and Becky Penuel (Chuck) of Atlanta, GA; her stepson Jerry Hartford Drane, Jr. (Chris) of Davis, CA; her grandchildren, Dan Drane (Kara) of Ft. Mills, SC, Leigh Fernald (Brandon) of Live Oak, FL, Colin Penuel of Atlanta, GA, Al MeRee of Charleston, SC, Cindy Taylor of Charleston, SC, Evan Drane (Shayna) of Davis, CA and Caleigh Drane (Bill Marsh); and her great grandchildren, Hogan Drane, Ian Drane, Mallory Jackson, Joshua Fernald, Brooke Fernald and Jessica Taylor. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 15th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Hattiesburg Chapel of Moore Funeral Home (805 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 15th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Service - Hattiesburg (805 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to BreatheStrong CF (https://breathestrongcf.org, BreatheStrong CF, PO Box 2984, Tucker, GA 30085) or to Oak Grove Methodist Church kitchen fund (https://ogchurch.life, 4915 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402).
