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Pamela Renee Rainey, born July 20, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Esterline Drance, she was the youngest sister of Presstine and Patrice Drance. She was a proud graduate of Colonel White High School Class of 1979.
She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her legacy her oldest sister, Patrice Drance,; two Children, Robert William Rainey and Camille Renee Humphrey; five grandchildren _ Eric Hill, Ny'Ashia Rainey, KaMijah Brown, Jaelyn Rainey, and Neveah Ross-Rainey; a devoted ride-or-die niece, Tonya Drane; nephews Preston Lamar Drance, Phillip Drane (Nikki); nieces Panitra and Patrina Drane; very dear and close friends; Prophetess Sandra Lumpkin, Lisa Anderson, and Roberta Adams, and a host of great nieces, great nephews, and other relatives and friends. Pameal was preceded in death by her father, Robert Charles Drane; her mother, Esterline Drane; her sister Presstine Drane; and her granddaughter, Lanya Jai Vance-Rainey.
Pamela's faith shaped every aspect of her life. Since joining Omega Baptist Church in 1999, she served with a faithful steadfast hears as an Evangelical Minister, bringing encouragement, care, and spiritual guidance to all who sought her counsel. Her commitment to the Lord was not just a Sunday calling but a daily practice - reaching out with compassion, praying for others, and living out the gospel with humility and joy.
In her professional life, Pamela worked at Kettering Health Network as a scheduler for breast exams. In that role, she touched many lives with her practical kindness and attenuative care, ensuring that women received the attention and respect they deserved. This blend of professional care and spiritual nurture was the hallmark of who she was: a woman who showed up for the others - present, listening, and loving.
May we follow her example tender in heart, steadfast in faith, and generous in love. May the memories we hold bring us comfort, and may God's promises sustain us until we meet again.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Omega Baptist Church,1821 Emerson Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45406.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the service to follow at 11:00 AM. Final Disposition: Cremation.
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