Franklin – Charlotte Hiltner Rainey, 90, passed away July 21, 2012 at the East Pavilion. She was born in Suffolk, VA on August 26, 1921 and has resided in Franklin, VA since 1947. Charlotte was a daughter of the late Blanche H. Smith and John M. Hiltner and was the widow of John Evans Rainey. She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Charlotte Anne Rainey Scott, a brother and two sisters. Charlotte was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church for over 50 years where she was a past Deaconess, Visitation Committee Chairman and a member of the Women's Fellowship. She loved her yard and flowers and feeding the birds and squirrels. Charlotte dearly loved her cat and constant companion, Pumpkin.
Charlotte is survived by her two beloved granddaughters and their families, Dr. Stacey Y. Scott and her husband, Marshall L. Swink or Franklin, VA and Suzanne Scott Duck and her husband, Thomas Anderson Duck of Kitty Hawk, NC and two great grandsons, Parker and Ethan Duck. She also leaves behind other special family members, former son-in-law, Emmett M. "Buck" Scott, Jr. and his wife, Dolores Scott of Buxton, NC and nieces, Cindy Thomason and Patsy Joyner as well as other nephews and a niece. Charlotte had many close friends and neighbors who were very dear to her.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with the Rev. Randy Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, July 23, 2012 at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM and suggests memorials be made to Hunterdale Christian Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.