Joyce M. Rains

Joyce (Mitchell) Rains, of Many, Louisiana, passed away at Many Healthcare on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born to Arley Mitchell  and Mary Magdaline (Craig) Mitchell on March 13, 1941, in Fort Jessup, Louisiana. A graveside service will be held for her at Beulah Baptist Church, 31665 Highway 191, Many, LA 71449 on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Kenneth Leach officiating.
She loved her family and friends very dearly. Her greatest outpouring of love was shown to her furry baby, Riley. Riley had been a part of Joyce’s life for 10+years during which time she had become spoiled with unconditional love and companionship. 

Preceding her in death are her parents, Arley and Mary Mitchell; her husband, Dale Rains; and her sister, Lois Lee Remedies. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mona Murray and husband, Stanley of Florien, LA; her sons, Brad Jordan of Florien, LA, and Kenneth “Dubo” Rains and wife, Renee of Marthaville, LA; her brother, W. A. Mitchell of Many, LA; her grandchildren, Melissa Creighton (CJ Singleton), Brandi Jennings (Derek), Bret Rains (Crystal), Clint Rains (Laken); numerous great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.

Honoring her as pallbearers will be Gary Lee, Stanley Murray, Bo Wilson, and Brad Jordan.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in Joyce’s name to the Sabine Humane Society.