Elise Louise Rains, affectionately known as Lisa, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 8, 1948, in Ridgecrest, California, to Clarence Victor Carr and Ellen Lucille Fertig Carr. Lisa grew up in Trona, California, where she attended school alongside her cherished brother, Craig Allen Carr.
Lisa shared 52 beautiful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Charles Ernest Rains. Together, they built a life full of love and laughter, raising five children: Cathie Mayfield (Rick), Cynthia Moreno (David), Connie Rains-Hamlett (John), Charles “Alan” Rains, and CarriAnn Rains. Her legacy continues through her twelve grandchildren and growing number of great-grandchildren, who will forever carry her warmth in their hearts. She was also a beloved bonus mom to her nephew, Jeremy Rains.
Lisa was preceded in death by her grandsons, Michael Frank Jolly and Charles Alexander Campos.
Lisa worked as a telephone operator for Contel. She spent time as a teacher’s aide. She also served as a secretary at High Desert Scribe and owned Trona’s local Channel 3. In addition to her professional roles, Lisa was a longtime volunteer EMT for Searles Valley.
A woman of boundless compassion and empathy, Lisa embraced the belief that all life was sacred. She lived with a rare and unwavering kindness, never harming even the smallest creature or the trees that stood rooted in the earth.
Though there will be no immediate services, her memory will be honored through the love of those she touched.
The Daily Independent ridgecrestca.com
OMG! I am so saddened to see this as I get on my phone today. Lisa was in my class and we were always friends from when we were young until now. I send my prayers to the family as I pray for peace for all of you. I know that God reached out and took her into his fold as she passed. I had no idea that she was ill, if she was and I’m so sorry that I won’t be able to share a conversation with her again. But I will see her one day as you , family, and I pray that she may rest in peace.
Oh my this is a shock. She is an amazing lady and did an amazing job working for my mother. She will be forever in our hearts. I can’t say enough how how she is to our family. RIP Lisa. We love you and truly will be missed. 💕🤟🤟⚘️🤟🤟💕