Ava J. Raines, 85, of Troy, MO, passed away at Mercy Hospital Lincoln on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1938 in Broseley, MO, to Sam and Ruth (Welsh) Landrum. December 20, 1958, she married the love of her life, Albert Raines. The happy couple were blessed with two children; Kevin and Tammy.  Ava enjoyed watching the wildlife and birds from her living room window. She also loved writing letters, and sending cards to her family and friends. Ava's favorite color was purple. She loved gospel music and reading her bible. She was a member of Crosspointe Baptist Church in Troy, and a prior member of Heritage Baptist Church in Troy. Ava will be remembered lovingly by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Kevin Raines and his wife Wanda of Hawk Point, MO, her daughter, Tammy Atnip and her husband, Greg, of Tennesse, 5 grandchildren: Kristopher Raines of O'Fallon, MO, Kody and Charly Raines of Lees Summit, MO, Tiffani and Hunter Roberts of Tennesse, Matthew Atnip of Tennesse, Conner Atnip of Tennesse, and 4 great-grandchildren: Landon, Carter, McKenzi, and Avery Roberts of Tennessee, 3 siblings: Darlene and Miller Joiner of Piedmont, MO, Roger and Judy Landrum of Fisk, MO, Jerry and Wanda Landrum of Festus, MO, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Ruth Landrum, her loving husband, of 40 years, Albert Raines, her father and mother-in-law, Marshal and Bertha Raines, her siblings: Kenneth Landrum, Bob Landrum, Mildred (Landrum) Roe, Harold Miller, Bonnie (Miller) Crow, Billie Jo (Miller) Stewart, and Donald Miller.

Visitation scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO (636) 528-8244.

Funeral service scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location. Officiating: Mr. Keith Jamison.  Interment to follow in Hawk Point Cemetery. Memorials may be made to donor's choice, c/o the funeral home.  Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com