FORT WORTH -- Neta Rankin passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Fort Worth with her family close by her side.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Rankin would request that you feed the birds.
Mrs. Rankin was affectionately known as "Mamoo" to her family and family friends. She was born Nov. 10, 1911, to a pioneer family of six children and spent most of her life in Fort Worth. She graduated from Central High School, married the love of her life and began to raise her family in Fort Worth. She and her husband were one of the original couples who attended Arlington Heights Baptist Church in 1950 and she was one of the oldest members after the doors were closed in 2003. Her philosophy with her children was "no church, no play."
Mrs. Rankin was a committed stay-at-home mom who used her creative writing skills to enter contests sponsored by large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Westinghouse, General Motors, etc. Her jingles, punch lines and slogans were incorporated into their national advertisements, which provided her family with a supplemental income for over 25 years.
As a widow, Mrs. Rankin began her working career at the age of 54 and gained a retirement with the U.S. Department of Interior. Vivacious, energetic, funny, quick-witted, amazingly bright and quite a character are just a few words to describe this incredible woman. Never a dull moment, Mrs. Rankin lived an active life well into her 90s. Mrs. Rankin was admired by many and lived a life of integrity that her family will cherish forever.
The family would like to thank the staff at Community Hospice House and Mrs. Rankin's special friend, Sheila.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; son, Kayo; three brothers; and a sister.
Survivors: Daughters, D'Lynda "Sis" Rankin and D'Anna Kelley of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kelly (Lee), Kimber (Scott) and Christian (Sarah); four great-grandchildren; sister, Wenoma Zuckerwar; sisters-in-law, Billye, Mary, Robbie, Dean and Wynette; and many nieces and nephews.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Date: April 29, 2005
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Rankin would request that you feed the birds.
Mrs. Rankin was affectionately known as "Mamoo" to her family and family friends. She was born Nov. 10, 1911, to a pioneer family of six children and spent most of her life in Fort Worth. She graduated from Central High School, married the love of her life and began to raise her family in Fort Worth. She and her husband were one of the original couples who attended Arlington Heights Baptist Church in 1950 and she was one of the oldest members after the doors were closed in 2003. Her philosophy with her children was "no church, no play."
Mrs. Rankin was a committed stay-at-home mom who used her creative writing skills to enter contests sponsored by large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Westinghouse, General Motors, etc. Her jingles, punch lines and slogans were incorporated into their national advertisements, which provided her family with a supplemental income for over 25 years.
As a widow, Mrs. Rankin began her working career at the age of 54 and gained a retirement with the U.S. Department of Interior. Vivacious, energetic, funny, quick-witted, amazingly bright and quite a character are just a few words to describe this incredible woman. Never a dull moment, Mrs. Rankin lived an active life well into her 90s. Mrs. Rankin was admired by many and lived a life of integrity that her family will cherish forever.
The family would like to thank the staff at Community Hospice House and Mrs. Rankin's special friend, Sheila.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; son, Kayo; three brothers; and a sister.
Survivors: Daughters, D'Lynda "Sis" Rankin and D'Anna Kelley of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kelly (Lee), Kimber (Scott) and Christian (Sarah); four great-grandchildren; sister, Wenoma Zuckerwar; sisters-in-law, Billye, Mary, Robbie, Dean and Wynette; and many nieces and nephews.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Date: April 29, 2005
FORT WORTH -- Neta Rankin passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Fort Worth with her family close by her side.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Rankin would request that you feed the birds.
Mrs. Rankin was affectionately known as "Mamoo" to her family and family friends. She was born Nov. 10, 1911, to a pioneer family of six children and spent most of her life in Fort Worth. She graduated from Central High School, married the love of her life and began to raise her family in Fort Worth. She and her husband were one of the original couples who attended Arlington Heights Baptist Church in 1950 and she was one of the oldest members after the doors were closed in 2003. Her philosophy with her children was "no church, no play."
Mrs. Rankin was a committed stay-at-home mom who used her creative writing skills to enter contests sponsored by large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Westinghouse, General Motors, etc. Her jingles, punch lines and slogans were incorporated into their national advertisements, which provided her family with a supplemental income for over 25 years.
As a widow, Mrs. Rankin began her working career at the age of 54 and gained a retirement with the U.S. Department of Interior. Vivacious, energetic, funny, quick-witted, amazingly bright and quite a character are just a few words to describe this incredible woman. Never a dull moment, Mrs. Rankin lived an active life well into her 90s. Mrs. Rankin was admired by many and lived a life of integrity that her family will cherish forever.
The family would like to thank the staff at Community Hospice House and Mrs. Rankin's special friend, Sheila.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; son, Kayo; three brothers; and a sister.
Survivors: Daughters, D'Lynda "Sis" Rankin and D'Anna Kelley of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kelly (Lee), Kimber (Scott) and Christian (Sarah); four great-grandchildren; sister, Wenoma Zuckerwar; sisters-in-law, Billye, Mary, Robbie, Dean and Wynette; and many nieces and nephews.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Date: April 29, 2005
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Rankin would request that you feed the birds.
Mrs. Rankin was affectionately known as "Mamoo" to her family and family friends. She was born Nov. 10, 1911, to a pioneer family of six children and spent most of her life in Fort Worth. She graduated from Central High School, married the love of her life and began to raise her family in Fort Worth. She and her husband were one of the original couples who attended Arlington Heights Baptist Church in 1950 and she was one of the oldest members after the doors were closed in 2003. Her philosophy with her children was "no church, no play."
Mrs. Rankin was a committed stay-at-home mom who used her creative writing skills to enter contests sponsored by large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Westinghouse, General Motors, etc. Her jingles, punch lines and slogans were incorporated into their national advertisements, which provided her family with a supplemental income for over 25 years.
As a widow, Mrs. Rankin began her working career at the age of 54 and gained a retirement with the U.S. Department of Interior. Vivacious, energetic, funny, quick-witted, amazingly bright and quite a character are just a few words to describe this incredible woman. Never a dull moment, Mrs. Rankin lived an active life well into her 90s. Mrs. Rankin was admired by many and lived a life of integrity that her family will cherish forever.
The family would like to thank the staff at Community Hospice House and Mrs. Rankin's special friend, Sheila.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; son, Kayo; three brothers; and a sister.
Survivors: Daughters, D'Lynda "Sis" Rankin and D'Anna Kelley of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kelly (Lee), Kimber (Scott) and Christian (Sarah); four great-grandchildren; sister, Wenoma Zuckerwar; sisters-in-law, Billye, Mary, Robbie, Dean and Wynette; and many nieces and nephews.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Date: April 29, 2005
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