A Life Woven Through Small Towns | Amarillo News

A quiet life, boldly lived: Katie Elaine Skinner Rains, born in Grand Saline, Texas, in 1937, left an enduring mark through volleyball, community, and love. After moving to Plainview with her mom and brothers, she met her future husband, Olen Elmore Rains, at Critney Drug — a chance encounter that sparked a lifelong bond. From humble beginnings to Amarillo, her story is one of resilience, family, and the quiet magic of everyday moments that shape us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://amarillotribune.org/2026/09/13/katie-elaine-rains/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4dea9aed34f7b50a Report issues to [email protected].