Brenda Jane Rainey

March 2, 1962 - December 7, 2020

Brenda Jane Rainey, 58, of Bloomington passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1962 in Bloomington, Indiana the daughter of Wendell L. and Helen J. (Blake) Southern, Brenda was a 1981 graduate of Bloomington North High School. She worked as a cook for Boxman Fried Chicken, and IU Food Service, and she also worked for Walmart. Brenda married Michael Rainey on May 27, 1995 in Harrodsburg, Indiana, she enjoyed working outside mowing the grass, gardening, fishing, photography she loved taking pictures, she loved her family and would do anything for them, she also loved to get-togethers with friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Brenda is survived by her mother Helen Jane Southern of Bloomington; sister, Karen (Amber) Southern of Bloomington; three brothers, Bill (Lisa) Southern; Farrell (Sharon) Southern both of Bloomington; Darrell (Rebekah) Southern of Williams; six nieces and nephews, Josh (Sarah) Southern; Brandon (Kevin) Southern; Shelby (Cleyton) Beavers; Craig (Angie) Burris; Nathan (Lyndsey) Southern and Makayla Southern; along with many aunts and uncles; great nieces and nephews; cousins; and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Wendell; her husband, Michael; paternal grandparents, Rolla and Wilma (McGlothlin) Southern; maternal grandparents, Harley and Leota (Hash) Blake; and her brother, Kendell Southern. Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Allen Funeral Home 4155 S. Old St Rd 37, Bloomington. A private funeral service will be held for the family. Burial will be at Clover Hill Cemetery. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com