Frances Rankin, age 84 of Knoxville passed away Thursday evening, February 5, 2015, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics.
Frances was born in Knoxville, Iowa on December 28, 1930, the daughter of Prosper and Hazel(Stice)Spencer. Frances was raised in Knoxville and attended Knoxville High School. Frances worked at the Knoxville Overall Factory and later married Ralph E. Rankin. Frances and Ralph were blessed with two boys, Rick and Bill, before divorcing. Frances was a homemaker for her family. She had cleaned houses, had worked at the Sale Barn Café, and for almost 20 years she worked for the Marion County Care Facility until her retirement. Frances was a member of the New Covenant Church and she enjoyed old TV shows.
Frances is survived by her two sons, Rick and his wife Joni Rankin of Knoxville and Bill Rankin of Santa Monica, California; and three grandchildren: Shawna, Austin and Kelsi Rankin. Frances is also survived by her sister Connie McCullough of Knoxville and good friend Dennis Mart also of Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her parents Prosper and Hazel
Spencer; and her sister Marge Clark.
Frances' wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at 11 am Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Winfield Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Mead officiating. Frances' family will be greeting friends one hour prior to service time, Monday at the Winfield Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers a memorial in Frances' memory has been established to the Senior Center of Knoxville. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Frances' family with arrangements.
Frances was born in Knoxville, Iowa on December 28, 1930, the daughter of Prosper and Hazel(Stice)Spencer. Frances was raised in Knoxville and attended Knoxville High School. Frances worked at the Knoxville Overall Factory and later married Ralph E. Rankin. Frances and Ralph were blessed with two boys, Rick and Bill, before divorcing. Frances was a homemaker for her family. She had cleaned houses, had worked at the Sale Barn Café, and for almost 20 years she worked for the Marion County Care Facility until her retirement. Frances was a member of the New Covenant Church and she enjoyed old TV shows.
Frances is survived by her two sons, Rick and his wife Joni Rankin of Knoxville and Bill Rankin of Santa Monica, California; and three grandchildren: Shawna, Austin and Kelsi Rankin. Frances is also survived by her sister Connie McCullough of Knoxville and good friend Dennis Mart also of Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her parents Prosper and Hazel
Spencer; and her sister Marge Clark.
Frances' wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at 11 am Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Winfield Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Mead officiating. Frances' family will be greeting friends one hour prior to service time, Monday at the Winfield Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers a memorial in Frances' memory has been established to the Senior Center of Knoxville. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Frances' family with arrangements.
Frances Rankin, age 84 of Knoxville passed away Thursday evening, February 5, 2015, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics.
Frances was born in Knoxville, Iowa on December 28, 1930, the daughter of Prosper and Hazel(Stice)Spencer. Frances was raised in Knoxville and attended Knoxville High School. Frances worked at the Knoxville Overall Factory and later married Ralph E. Rankin. Frances and Ralph were blessed with two boys, Rick and Bill, before divorcing. Frances was a homemaker for her family. She had cleaned houses, had worked at the Sale Barn Café, and for almost 20 years she worked for the Marion County Care Facility until her retirement. Frances was a member of the New Covenant Church and she enjoyed old TV shows.
Frances is survived by her two sons, Rick and his wife Joni Rankin of Knoxville and Bill Rankin of Santa Monica, California; and three grandchildren: Shawna, Austin and Kelsi Rankin. Frances is also survived by her sister Connie McCullough of Knoxville and good friend Dennis Mart also of Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her parents Prosper and Hazel
Spencer; and her sister Marge Clark.
Frances' wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at 11 am Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Winfield Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Mead officiating. Frances' family will be greeting friends one hour prior to service time, Monday at the Winfield Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers a memorial in Frances' memory has been established to the Senior Center of Knoxville. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Frances' family with arrangements.
Frances was born in Knoxville, Iowa on December 28, 1930, the daughter of Prosper and Hazel(Stice)Spencer. Frances was raised in Knoxville and attended Knoxville High School. Frances worked at the Knoxville Overall Factory and later married Ralph E. Rankin. Frances and Ralph were blessed with two boys, Rick and Bill, before divorcing. Frances was a homemaker for her family. She had cleaned houses, had worked at the Sale Barn Café, and for almost 20 years she worked for the Marion County Care Facility until her retirement. Frances was a member of the New Covenant Church and she enjoyed old TV shows.
Frances is survived by her two sons, Rick and his wife Joni Rankin of Knoxville and Bill Rankin of Santa Monica, California; and three grandchildren: Shawna, Austin and Kelsi Rankin. Frances is also survived by her sister Connie McCullough of Knoxville and good friend Dennis Mart also of Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her parents Prosper and Hazel
Spencer; and her sister Marge Clark.
Frances' wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at 11 am Monday, February 9, 2015 at the Winfield Funeral Home, with Pastor Jim Mead officiating. Frances' family will be greeting friends one hour prior to service time, Monday at the Winfield Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Graceland Cemetery of Knoxville. In lieu of flowers a memorial in Frances' memory has been established to the Senior Center of Knoxville. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Frances' family with arrangements.
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