of Paris, AR

May 23, 1964 - March 4, 2025

Debra Kay (McElyea) Rainey, beloved wife, mother and friend, 60, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on May 23, 1964 in Amarillo, Texas to her parents, Travis McElyea and Evelyn (Chambers) Greene.

Debra held a degree in education and was a member of the 1990 class at the University of Arkansas School Of Law. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her dogs, photography and music. Debra has always had the constant drive to better herself and had the incredible ability to better everyone around her.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Shelbie and Melva Chambers; her paternal grandmother, Pauline McElyea; her cousin, Weldon Randall Chambers; her aunt, Bera Calvert; her uncle, Weldon Carroll Chambers, as well as her devoted step father, Jack Greene.

She is survived by her husband of over 35 years, Gary Rainey of Paris, Arkansas; two daughters, Sarah Mason of Grove, Oklahoma and Bee Rainey of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one sister, Deanna Evans and husband, Micah of Batesville, Arkansas; her father, Travis McElyea and wife, Janean of Saranac Lake, New York and her mother, Evelyn Greene of Cabot, Arkansas.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers Debbie would wish for donations to go to Kitties and Kanines, 4300 Phoenix Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72903.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com