Michele Staat Rainwater, 58, died Sunday morning, December 6, 2020 peacefully in her home. She was lovingly attended by her sister, Laura Staat of Edisto Island, SC at the time of her death.

Shelly was the sweet one and always thought of others. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was the gentlest dental hygienist for 30 years. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all.

Survivors include her son Ryan and daughter-in-law Ashleigh; grandson, Nick Rainwater; father and step mother, Darrel and Beverly Staat all of Lexington, SC; brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Jennifer Staat of Wilmington, NC; sister, Laura Staat; brother Blaine; niece Sarah; nephew, David Staat all of New Bern, NC. Michele was preceded in death by husband, Roger Lowell Rainwater in 2013; and her mother, Carolyn Staat Wagner in 2012.

A memorial service will be held 11 o'clock, Saturday, December 12th, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends following the service. All are welcome to attend; however, masks are required, and social distancing is enforced to maintain a safe environment for all. For those unable to attend, a livestream may be viewed by visiting Michele's tribute page at ShivesFuneralHome.com.