Oleta Faye (Corbett) Raines, 82, of Cabot, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1942, in Shirley, Arkansas to the late F.P. and Opal Corbett.
Oleta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She married her husband, Ronald, in 1961. As a pastor’s wife, she partnered with him and supported him in ministry which took them to serve churches throughout Arkansas. She was also an active participant in the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief program where she helped provide aid to victims of natural disasters throughout the country.
Oleta is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, who passed away in 2019.
Survivors include her sister, Juanita Beene of Conway; children Retta Morgan (Jimmy) and Mark Raines (Caroline) all of Cabot, and Lori Pritchard. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three nieces and a nephew. Oleta also counted among her family her best friend, June Chandler, who was like a sister to her.
Oleta’s family would like to thank the caring staff at CARTI who provided outstanding care for her during a lengthy cancer battle and, especially, Dr. Diane Wilder for her compassion as she guided Oleta’s treatment.
A family-hosted memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Briarwood Baptist Church in Cabot, Arkansas.
The family requests that memorials be made to Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief, 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 or to Briarwood Baptist Church, 1872 Willie Ray Drive, Cabot, Arkansas 72023.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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One of the sweetest ladies Keith and I met when we first joined Briarwood Baptist Church 3 years ago. Oleta was a great witness for Christ in every thing she did and to everyone she came in contact with. Now sweet friend after all these years you are finally home.
A true inspiration to us all. One of the sweetest, kindest ladies I’ve ever known. She’s in Heaven now with Bro. Ron. RIP sweet lady
Oleta was the epitome of what I call a “church lady.” I came to know her quickly. I had an aunt named Oleta and so we began our conversation with that. We connected immediately. She loved God and people. She prayed. She had great faith. I loved her right from the start. We enjoyed studying God’s Word together. She was a Proverbs 31 lady to me. Proverbs 31:10-31 tells us about a virtuous woman. Oleta Raines was more precious than jewels and was a source of strength and dignity. She was compassionate and generous. She was a “true blue” friend to me.
Mark, Reta and Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. Oleta was one of the sweetest and most elegant ladies that I ever knew. I wanted to attend the services today but with all the commotion about the weather last night, I forgot to set the alarm clock. May God bless all of you, your children and grandchildren in a special way and comfort all of you in the way that only he can comfort.
Oleta as one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met! A great prayer warrior that loved her LORD and loved others!
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