She was born on November 22, 1930 in Milo, West Virginia. She lived in Ohio from 1948 until 2000, when she moved to Pensacola, Florida.
Gene was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin & Elsie Nicholson; husband, Earl Rinehart, Jr. daughter, Linda Greegor; and grandson, Ryan Martin.
Survivors include, sons, Bill Rinehart (Jill) of Slaughter, Louisiana, Don Rinehart (Kathy) of Bellville, Ohio; daughters, Kathy Klett (Dennis) of Pensacola, Florida, Diana Martin (Arthur) of Cabot, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; and four great-great- grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held by Murray Funeral Home in Creston, Ohio.
Her son, Bill Rinehart will be officiating.
Burial will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster, Ohio.