Bertha Manuel Rains

Bertha Marie Manuel Rains, 83, of Lake Charles died Friday, January 25, 2019 in the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Rains was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, born July 24, 1935 to Joseph and Alice Guillory Manuel. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She worked in retail sales for The Fair Department Stores, The Kitchenry and Cagle Chevrolet. During her younger years, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and arts and crafts. Her later years, she enjoyed entertainment at the Isle of Capri with her husband Ed. Mrs. Rains will be most remembered for her love of her family.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Patrick Thibodeaux and wife Ronda, and Brian Thibodeaux and wife Susan, of Lake Charles; one daughter, Terri McClelland and husband Keith of Eunice and six grandchildren; Ashley Thibodeaux, Justin Thibodeaux and wife Olivia, Kristin McClelland, Katelyn Thibodeaux, Garrett McClelland and Blake Thibodeaux.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar B. Rains; three brothers, Albert “Rabbit” Manuel, Gilbert Manuel and J.M. Manuel and three sisters, Donna Harvey, Beulah Fontenot and Enola Reed.

In honor of Mrs. Rains wishes, her services will be private. Interment will follow in Black Bayou Cemetery.

The family of Mrs. Rains would like to express heartfelt thanks to the nurses of Christus St. Patrick’s Hospice, especially Elaine, for their excellence in care compassion.