Elizabeth was such a joy to work with and I know her passing is a loss for everyone who knew her. We shared many good times at Central High where we both taught a world language. My prayers are for God's comfort and strength for her family and friends. 

Madame Rainford was very much loved by her students.
She was a beautiful soul inside & out!                                                              She will be missed.
Rest in God's Paradise Madame Rainford.

Madame Rainford was my French teacher at Central High and left such an impression on her students. May she rest well in eternity. 

Madame Rainford was the absolute best and had the sweetest heart. She loved the students from East Chicago Central High School and we loved her in return. 

Wish I had known of her passing prior to now. I certainly would have been there to personally share my condolence. 

God Bless ❤️

I took Madame Rainford class my freshmen sophmore and junior yr at Central graduating class of 91....I remember so many things especially the french restaurant she took us too.....She will be truly missed....repose au paradis Madame Rainford🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤❤......Vous étiez un professeur génial. Dieu vous protége.......(You were an awesome teacher GOD BLESS)

She was my French teacher at East Chicago Central High School. She would sponsor a trip once a year to the Chicago Art Institute downtown Chicago.  She impacted my life. Rest In Peace. Prayers to her family.  

Madame was my French teacher for 3 years. She was one of my favorite teachers and was always fun. 

Mrs. Rainford was my 9th grade French teacher at East Chicago Central High School in East Chicago, Indiana.  It was a joy to be in her class and she always made it fun. I always was able to talk to her and she was there for me. My condolences to the Rainford family. May the Lord give the family an abundance of strength during this difficult time. 

God bless you, Mrs. Rainford. Thank you for being a fantastic neighbor. Also, putting up with our crazy Boy antics! May God welcome you into heaven. Blessings to the entire family. 





I met Elizabeth when my mother, Marge Motes, moved to an apartment in the Towne Centre Community. Elizabeth also lived there in an apartment. When I joined my mother for lunch or dinner she was often sitting with Elizabeth. We had such pleasant conversations. Elizabeth taught French and also knew one of my cousins, Kelly Hladek,  who was a teacher and librarian at Morton High School in Hammond, Indiana.  Elizabeth was a gracious and kind person who always enjoyed pleasant conversations. I volunteered at Towne Centre after my mother no longer lived there as I enjoyed seeing all the residents. I was unable to visit Towne Centre due to the Pandemic.  Elizabeth will now join my Mother in Heaven. They will have many happy conversations about all of us here on Earth.

i met elizabeth when i was 15 yrs old ,we have know her for over 30 yrs .we met for many parties plays dinners out and functions .she  had a very good sense of humor  .     rest in peace      james brooks  robert brooks 


My condolences on your mother's passing. I met Elizabeth after she retired from full-time teaching. She had been a regular substitute teacher at Morton High School in Hammond where I was working at the time. She was such a charming and friendly lady. One would not have known that she was a substitute teacher because she always presented herself as a teacher first. I hope your many warm memories of time spent with your mother comfort all of you in the coming weeks and months. 

May her memory be eternal,  God bless,
Angie Prassas

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She leaves behind her children, Clyde P. Rainford, Richard Rainford, David Rainford; grand daughter, Caley Rainford; and three nephews, Peter Abraham, Paul Abraham and Frank Abraham.
Elizabeth is welcomed in to eternity by her beloved husband, Clyde A. Rainford Jr.; parents David and Meriam Abraham; and siblings, Albert Abraham, Hubert Abraham, Edward Abraham, and Victoria Abraham

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Elizabeth N. Rainford

September 6, 1932 – January 15, 2021

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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