HAMLET — Ella Marie Herndon Rainwater, 57, of Hamlet, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional.
She was born April 25, 1963 in Richmond County, daughter of Fred Herndon and Leslie Paul Herndon.
Ella attended Abundant Life Church and previously worked for Therafirm. She loved vacations, especially the mountains, working outside in her flowers and garden and her furry companions, her five dogs!
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Otis Herndon.
Survivors include her sisters, Delia Hogan, Cynthia Peed and Betty Doty (James) all of Hamlet; brothers, Jerry Herndon of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Freddie Herndon (Vicky) of Wallace, South Carolina, and Prentice Herndon of Rockingham; four nieces; five nephews; and her loyal companions, Shonie, Hazel, Butterbean, Opie and Dallas.
A graveside service will be held at Hogan Family Cemetery, Eddies Lane, Hamlet, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow.
Everyone is asked to wear a mask and to continue to practice social distancing.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Rainwater family.
Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com
