of Mountain View, AR
February 11, 1942 - November 6, 2014
Joan Rainbolt, 72, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on November 6, 2014 at Stone County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mountain View, Arkansas after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Joan was born to the late Grey and Gledis (Woods) Hester on February 11, 1942 in Leachville, Arkansas. Joan earned a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. She was a well-respected Special Education teacher at Rector High School many years before teaching first grade for 14 years at Mountain View Elementary School where she retired. Her life's work was working with children, and she loved being a teacher.
Joan loved good food and shopping in Branson. She enjoyed Elvis, reading, and walking with her friends. She was a kind and giving person and never met a stranger.
Joan was also an active member of First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas where she loved taking care of the babies in the church nursery.
Joan is survived her husband, Gerald Rainbolt of the home; one son, Gerry Rainbolt and wife Sherry of Flippin, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Trace and Trevor Rainbolt whom she loved dearly and brought her great joy. Many extended family and friends also survive Joan. Gerald and Joan had recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grey and Gledis (Woods) Hester, and one sister, Sharlene Threlkeld.
Funeral services will be Sunday, November 9, 2014, 2:00PM at First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother Ray Brown officiating. Interment will be at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Trace Rainbolt, Trevor Rainbolt, Bob Rainbolt, Mike McConnell, Ted Anderson, and Jim McCarn.
In honor of Joan's love of teaching, reading and learning, memorials can be made by a gift of books to Mountain View Elementary School in Mountain View, Arkansas.
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19 Condolence(s)
Clara Gosser
Monday, November 10, 2014
I enjoyed the time I spent with Mrs. Rainbolt at school. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in pease with Jesus
Francis Peter Pereira
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Me and my family, are so sorry for your great loss.
Please accept our prayers and condolences.
May the good lord bless and comfort you all.
REST IN PEACE JOAN.
Francis, Jessy, Jeremy, Steve, Flannery and Silas.
Brenda ONeal
Saturday, November 8, 2014
We are so deeply sorry for your great loss. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Brenda and Tony ONeal
Sherri L Stewart
Saturday, November 8, 2014
You sweet lady, you were a precious angel in the life of my son, Gavin. I had no idea you were at SCNH. My daddy lived there for a little over a year so I was there nearly every day or so from 5/13-08/14. You saw the magic in Gavin that first grade year when very few folks understood. And you were right....he grew up to be a wonderful, loving young man. He works for Roller now and may be able to come home for your service. Love always, Gavin's mom
Gayla Davenport
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Joan was a special lady, my 1st year of college, I carpooled with her & a group of ladies to. ASU. I had lost track of her , but always thought a lot about her. I know she dearly loved her husband & son. RIP Joan, you will be missed.
Sherry Etheridge Elliott
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Joan and I were first cousins. My childhood memories are peppered with visits to her home and days she brought me along to her school. As adults we shared long distance conversations that never faltered but held steady in the tapestry of our shared family and love. She is precious to me. Many prayers for God's grace and comfort for her family. Love.
Mike Lankford
Saturday, November 8, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear this. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Leigh Ann Jones
Saturday, November 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mrs Rainbolts passing! Your family will be in our prayers!!
mike crosno
Friday, November 7, 2014
So sorry for you loss. I will be praying for the family
Julie Beaver
Friday, November 7, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Mark & Michelle Thomas
Friday, November 7, 2014
Your family is in our prayers. Joan was a precious lady. She touched many lives and we are all blessed because we knew her.
Lura Holifield
Friday, November 7, 2014
I had the pleasure of teaching in the same room with Joan for many years. She and I had a wonderful time and she taught me so much about human nature. She was one of the smartest,kindest people I have ever known. She loved her family deeply and had many friends here in Rector. I am so sad to learn of her illness and passing. She will be missed. Please accept my condolences.
Jo Ann Kirklin
Friday, November 7, 2014
I remember Joan when they lived in Rector.. She was a great teacher and she was a good friend. So sorry to hear of her passing . Her family is very much in my prayers.
Cindy Rodgers Tabor
Friday, November 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very special lady. Prayers for peace In the days ahead.
Reuben & Carolyn Seay
Friday, November 7, 2014
so sorry to hear of Joan's long battle with illness & her passing. We send our best wishes to Gerald & Gerry & his family. We always considered Gerry one of our boys when he was a teenager. We will have u all in our thoughts during this sad time.
Trudie Speer
Friday, November 7, 2014
Joan was a precious person, we attended Rector First Baptist,and worked together at Rector Schools.
I am blessed knowing she was my friend
Vicki Moore
Friday, November 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of Joan's passing but know she is heaven celebrating with Grandma and Grandpa Woods, her parents and sister and probably visiting with Uncle Ode and Aunt Bea. They loved her so. Prayers are being lifted for the family. So sorry I will not be there Sunday. Love all of you. Vicki
Glenda Hershberger
Friday, November 7, 2014
Joan was a wonderful woman who always made you smile. I remember us laughing over some cute thing that one of her students had said or done. She loved her students and cared for their well-being. I have been blessed to know Mrs. Rainbolt. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you face the days ahead without her. Glenda Hershberger
Kristie Broyles
Friday, November 7, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Rainbolts passing. She was such a wonderful lady. May the Lord Bless you and your family.
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