I just found out that Sally had died. My wife, Paige (Dampier) Moore, and I were in college with her in Statesboro.  Paige lived in the same dormitory with her. I recall that one weekend she caught a ride with me to Summertown.  We re-connected with her in September 2016 at GOLDEN LIVING CENTER, and enjoyed several weeks while Paige was in Rehab for Parkinson's.  Sally did not eat the food there, so she passed her meals on to me whenever I was there visiting Paige.  We were discharged so quickly we did not exchange contact information. The letter I sent her c/o Golden Living was not forwarded and returned to me. We are sad. She was a great person.

Sincere condolences to the family and friends.

I was saddened to learn the news of Ms. Sally's passing.  Ms. Sally Hooten, my typing teacher, had a larger-than-life personality that her students loved.  She was much more than a teacher; she was a 'life' coach, in a sense.  She was all about her students becoming involved in extracurricular school activities such as sports, clubs, volunteer opportunities.  I particularly recall two FBLA Conventions that she 'chaperoned" -- and I'll say no more!  As a teacher, she touched so many lives and made a positive difference.  I will be forever grateful for your wisdom and guidance, Ms. Sally.  I'm so glad our paths crossed.  ❤

Sympathy and prayers to the Family and Friends of "Aunt Sally." "Because God is with me, even in grief I can have hope." 1 Thessalonians: 4:13

Sally C. was my friend as a teacher and tennis coach. She truly loved and cared about us( her students at Stockbridge High) I have the fondest memory of her. God Bless her family.  Joy Jones

Deepest sympathy to Sally's family and fiends.  She was a good teacher, coach and all around person at Stockbridge High School.

Former Secretary at SHS

Sally was my bookkeeping teacher at SHS.  I so much enjoyed having her as a teacher.  Praying for comfort for her family at this time.

Our deepest sympathy to the Coleman and Rainwater family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Sally was my cheerleading coach and teacher at SHS and I, like everyone else, loved her.  She was a hugh presence wherever she was and a great influence on all the people that knew her.  Praying for the family during this sad time.  SHS Class of 1968.

Dear Wilder and Leann and families! My heart hurts for you and I have you all in my thoughts and prayers! Sally was always very sweet to me each time I saw her and I pray God's love and comfort to you all during this time .

The feelings that go deepest are the most difficult to express.  Sally, you have given Carol and me many wonderful memories.  It all started our freshman year of college, and we've been a great threesome since. You lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives along the way with compassion and love.  It's been said that a demonstration of charity and love is far better than a definition of them. Sally Rainwater, you were an excellent example of this demonstration. Yours was a life that exemplified kindness; a life that illustrated the Golden Rule; a life that burned so that others' paths were lighted. We're really going to miss you, our special friend! It was a wonderful blessing knowing you. I ask God's comfort on all of us now in our time of sorrow.

Sally did things her "way" and in and on her "time" , and most of the time we had a difference in the way things should be done , but I had the utmost respect for her. She was a kind LADY.

                                  Ed Mays "Rainwater Construction Company"

So sad to hear of your passing and I send prayers and God's Grace to your family and friends.  You were a GREAT teacher and mentor at Stockbridge High School and I thank you for everything you taught me and so many others during that time.  SHS Class of 1979.

Sally was my High School Basketball Coach and friend. She was touch but we also had winning seasons. My prayers to her family and friends she will forever live in my memories.

An amazing teacher. One of my favorite teacher at shs. I always enjoyed your class. You thought me so much about business in the world. You will be missed. Prayers to your friends and family.  Karen wolf (Stockbridge,  ga)

One of my favorite teachers!  She was tough and didn't put up with any nonsense, well most of the time!  Loved her class and her!

Deepest sympathy to her family for the loss of such a strong and wonderful woman.

She was a great teacher.  Her nickname for me was "sunshine".  I walked into class one day wearing a bright yellow skirt and she called me sunshine the rest of my high school years.

My favorite teacher at SHS. She helped me get my first job. She was an amazing teacher

Thank you Ms. Coleman for all you did for me and my brother at Stockbridge High School.  You taught us skills as young men that we have used everyday as grown men.  David and I have discussed you and your wonderful influence you had on us many times over the years. 
You have been such a blessing to so many, we were simply a pro!.  Rest in peace.

Darryl & David Tolleson
SHS 1981

One of my favorite teachers at Stockbridge, she was always getting on to me for not wearing sock, she almost had me expelled my senior year for this!
Prayers for family

Ms. Coleman, of all the teachers I ever had at SHS you were my favorite. Tough, fair and always kind. You stood out as a big personality, an iconic teacher and a good friend.
Rest In Peace, Ms. Coleman

Only God knows the the number of lives she touched. Mine is one.

She was such a good friend to me in High School.  She was my 12th grade typing teacher and was really a special lady.  She will be missed.  My God Be with the family at this time.
Pastor Dr. Mike and Linda Moon
Hogansville, GA

Sally, It seems like yesterday that we were having dinner and laughing at the silly things we had done.  Remember the "shrimp tails" at Crabdadys's? And how about you and I moving Carol into her condo?  And the "chandelier" issue?   So fun!!! What fond memories I have and all the wonderful parties you gave my girls.  You are the most generous person I have ever known and my heart is so sad knowing I won't hear that great voice again.  Rest in Peace Sally.  I loved you so much  Stephanie Austin

OBITUARY

Mrs. Sally Coleman Rainwater

December 23, 1940 – December 16, 2016

Roswell Funeral Home & Green Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum

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