Sally Lou Watterson Rainey, 79, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, passed away on October 21, 2026, at Arbor’s of Gallipolis.

Sally was born on August 26, 1947, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She graduated from Hannan High School in 1964. She worked as an enrolled agent with H&R Block in Point Pleasant for several years and was a member of Moose Lodge #731.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Opal Gladys “Sis” Deal Watterson and Homer E. Watterson; her loving husband, Jerry L. Rainey, whom she married on October 3, 1964; her in-laws, Everett and Emogene Rainey; her brother, Ernest Milton “Moose” Watterson; and her nephew, Aaron Watterson.

Sally will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Crystal (Chuck) Sanders of Point Pleasant; her sister, Bulah Rogers of Point Pleasant; her brother, Everett Elton “Elt” Watterson and his special companion, Jenny McFarland of Vinton, Ohio; her nephew, Rusty Rogers of Point Pleasant; and her niece, Heather Hiestand of Myrtle Beach.

She will also be dearly missed by her childhood best friend, Wanda Blake Bush; her special friends and former coworkers, Maxine, Karen, Gloria, Pam, and Sandy; and her beloved fur baby, Speedy.

The family extends a special thank-you to the staff at Arbor’s for the compassionate and special care they provided to Sally.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The funeral service will follow, with Ronnie Cremeans officiating. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry, West Virginia.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chuck Sanders, Xavier Lewis, Ray Livingston, David Duncan, Joey Proffitt, and Rusty Rogers.

Deal Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Rainey family.