Jeffrie "Dee" White Rainey, age 74 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017.
Dee is a native of Meridian, but has resided in Gulfport for over 50 years. She received her Masters degree in Psychology and a specialty degree in Psychometry with an emphasis on Psychology in the schools. Dee taught gifted and special education students and was a Psychometrist for the State of MS and Long Beach Schools. She loved to read and loved animals, especially taking care of her cats at home. She was a member of the National Wildlife Federation and supported the Humane Society of South MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Rainey; her mother, Edwina Blackburn; and her father, Leo "Dee" White.
She is survived by her children, Chris (Paula) Rainey of Saucier, David (Diane) Rainey of Long Beach and Janet (Billy) Irwin of Gulfport; her brother, Mike (Marcie) White of Starkville, MS; eight grandchildren, Bailey, Cami, Reagan, Ryan, Aaron, Nicolas, Olivia and Zach; and two great grandchildren, Rory and William.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Monday, November 13, 2017, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport.
Memorial contributions may be made to any humane society.
An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
10:00 am - 12:00 am Monday, November 13, 2017
Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR
11280 Three Rivers Rd.
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
39503