Virginia Lorraine "Peggy" Rankin (1918-2007)
RANKIN, HAMRICK, FOLEY, GLEASON
Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 7/6/2007 at 07:31:55
NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, July 5, 2007.
Virginia Lorraine "Peggy" Rankin was born on July 4, 1918 to Fredrick and Sylvia Blanche Hamrick in Knoxville, Iowa. She attended school in Knoxville; receiving her teaching certificate.
Lorraine taught in the Marion County area prior to her marriage. On December 26, 1938 she was married to Grant D. Rankin. They raised their family on a farm near Bussey. The family attended Bussey United Methodist Church. Lorraine was active in the Church Circle, Eastern Star, Rebekah and various other community organizations.
Lorraine remained active in the Methodist Church after moving to Nevada in 1963. She returned to Knoxville in 1999. For the past several years, Lorraine resided at the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center in Des Moines. On June 26, 2007 with her family present she peacefully entered into rest at the age of 88 years.
Lorraine is survived by her children: Patricia Foley of Spokane, WA, Grant A. Rankin and his wife, Priscilla of Bussey and Robert K. Rankin and his wife, Karla of Johnston, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one sister Darlene Gleason of White Bear Lake, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Grant D. Rankin; her parents and 2 brothers, Allen and Robert Hamrick.
Services were held at Williams Funeral Home on Friday June 29, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brent Hanna officiating. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace" and "On Eagle's Wings." The organist was Christine Meyers. The vocalist was Katie Davis Casket bearers were Richard Foley, Roger Foley, Dylan Mick, Brent Rankin, Brian Rankin, Mike Rankin and Jesse Redding. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bussey Public Library. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.williamsfhknoxville.com.
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