of Cave City, AR
May 5, 1935 - October 12, 2024
Ada Raney, 89, of Cave City passed away October 12, 2024.
She was born May 5, 1935 in Shiloh, Arkansas to Joseph and Edith (Brewer) Bittle.
Ada worked as a nurse for her husband's medical practice for 35 years, then worked at Arkansas College in admissions and financial aid and at Cave City Schools as a tutor and a nurses' aide. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Cave City for 52 years and sang in the church choir. She loved her family and enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was a happy, caring and loving person who mothered lots of people over the years.
Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Raney (George Roth) of Folsom, California, Bonnie Miller of Cave City, JoAnne Wilkes (Bobby) of Cave City and Sandra Abreu (Tony) of Stamford, Connecticut; one brother, Tatum Bittle of Heber Springs; eleven grandchildren, William Troy Raney III, Timothy Raney, Gordon Raney, Byron Wilkes, Pathe Miller, William Abreu, Andrew Abreu, Michael Abreu, Katherine Beland, Phaedrae Watts and Rachael Raney; thirteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Troy Raney, Sr.; two sons, William Troy Raney, Jr., Charles Webber Raney; one granddaughter, Jon Chesser; two brothers, Clyde and Kennedy Bittle and three sisters, Josephine Hipp, Susan Brown and Mary Stark.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm at the First United Methodist Church of Cave City with Brother Paul Strang and Brother Jerome Jolly officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church of Cave City, 56 AR-115, Cave City, AR 72521 or to a charity of your choice.
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24 Condolence(s)
Joe and Donna Daven
Saturday, November 2, 2024
We both send our heartfelt condolences to Ms Ada’s family. She was such a wonderful lady, friendly to everyone she met. She was a blessing to everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Benny and Evelyn Ross
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Raney Family, So very sorry to learn of the loss of Ms Ada. Benny and I loved and admired her. She was the shining example of a true Christian lady.
She will be missed.
Jacqueline Stracener
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
While I did not know her personally, my late mother, MaryAnn Stracener, certainly did when she also worked at Arkansas College in Admissions and Financial Aid. May she rest in peace and may Gods grant comfort and peace to her family and friends.
Jonas Anderson
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
First memories of her were in the basement of the old Methodist church, serving cookies and koolaid to VBS kids. Sweet lady.
Tammy Baker
Friday, October 25, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have wonderful memories of her.She will be missed dearly.
Kenny and Lawanda Mize
Friday, October 25, 2024
What a great lady Ms Ada was. Remembering what this family meant to cave city, Dr. Rainey , Ada and all the kids. Love and prayers to all . Kenny, Lawanda, Heather and Brandon Mize.
Ina Provence
Friday, October 25, 2024
I am so so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Ada, She was always so kind and sweet !! Loved her family !! She will be missed !!! Prayers for all now and days ahead !!!!
Lisa Abernathy
Friday, October 25, 2024
I am so sorry for you loss. Mrs Raney was a wonderful person. Best nurse ever!!! She will be missed. And I will remember her with great memories.
Tammy Baker
Friday, October 25, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have wonderful memories of her.She will be missed dearly.
Wilson family
Monday, October 21, 2024
Praying for her family. Kenny, Mellissa, Justin, and Kerrie
Kathy and Gordon Jeffries
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Loved Ada and her visits to California were priceless what a beautiful, kind and loving woman. Her love and care of the garden... May Paradise be her forever garden! We shall meet on that beautiful shore good and faithful servant
Teresa Loggains
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Joann, Bobby, Cheryl, Sandra and the Raney family. I am so sorry for ur loss! I just learned today about ur mother’s passing! There are no words that can express how much I adored ur mom! Andy was out MYF Methodist youth group leader! She was the reason I enjoyed her as our leader and how much fun she had in this position! I know she will be greatly missed! She was one in a million!!! May God watch over each of u during this time!!
Clara Nell Crews and Resa Crews Bolin (patients years ago)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
She was a very special lady that touched so many people thru the years. Prayers
Patricia S Schager
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Will miss you on your California visits.
Tammy (Huskey) Bradley
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
I have never known a lady as sweet as this. Our hearts are broken for your family.
Patricia Wooldridge
Monday, October 14, 2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ada. She was a wonderful lady, always so friendly and kind.
Prayers and for peace and comfort for your family.
Jerry & Connie Townsley
Monday, October 14, 2024
Bobby, Joanne and family
So sorry for your loss. Ada was a lovely lady lady
Martha Boyd
Monday, October 14, 2024
So sorry to learn of your loss. Asking for blessings and comfort for your family and the many ,many friends. Ada was a great lady and was a blessing to so many people.
Bonnie Grace Williams
Monday, October 14, 2024
Best woman in every aspect that I’ll ever know! You will be missed Gigi
Virginia Williams
Monday, October 14, 2024
She was and will always be the best GiGi anyone could ask for.
Carolyn Matheny Wammack
Monday, October 14, 2024
Your family is in my prayers. Ada was a wonderful woman and an asset to Cave City. She always had a smile on her face. Keep all of the great memories you had with that lovely lady,
Janelle Reeves
Monday, October 14, 2024
JoAnne, Bobby, Byron and all the family, Marvin and I are so sorry for your loss. Ada was a wonderfully kind, giving and loving lady. Prayers for comfort for all of you
Marvin and Janelle
Eileen Bell Adam
Monday, October 14, 2024
I just heard about Ms. Ada’s passing. Sadness for your loss but rejoicing for heaven’s gain. I always loved that lady.
Charlotte Wilkes
Monday, October 14, 2024
Love you GG.