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Classie Smith Rankin Travis Obituary

Classie Smith Rankin Travis gave her life to Christ at an early age. And having walked her life's journey by faith, she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19, 2025 at her home. Classie was born on May 3, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee to Thomas Smith and Sadie Foster deceased. She was sister to James E. Smith, Mary F. Griffin and Ruth Carr who preceded her in death. Classie was married to Isadore T.J. Rankin Sr.(deceased) and Willie B. Travis (divorced). She had eight children: Teresa J. Burton(deceased), Isadore T. J. Rankin Jr., Crystal A. Rankin, Rory B. Rankin(Charlene), Allen D. Rankin(deceased), Glynis M. Rankin, Mark Rankin(deceased), Peter Rankin(deceased). Her remaining children, 5 grandchildren and 7 grandchildren will cherish her memory. Classie's faith and love of Jesus was the cornerstone of her life. Her light will forever shine in our hearts and minds. Visitation is on Thursday January 30, 2025 at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown, 1661 Elvis Presley Blvd between 2 -4 pm. Services will be held on Friday at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church 70 N. Bellevue Blvd at 11:00 am on January 31, 2025. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Classie Smith Rankin Travis, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Mildred Holt

January 26, 2025

Prayers for the family of Ms. Classie, I sat beside Ms. Classie at church every Sunday, we shared hugs, laughs, stories, tell your neighbor greetings, held hands and always wished each other a good week after church, Our section was concerned after not seeing her several Sundays. We will definitely miss her. God bless you all.

Griffin

January 26, 2025

In loving memory of Aunt Classie. We will love you and miss you always.

Tony & Earline

January 25, 2025

We love and thank you Aunt Classie for gifting the world with beautiful light. Now God has called His "Shining One" to live forever with Him.

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30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Forest Hill - Midtown

1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

Jan

31

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church

70 N. Bellevue, Memphis, TN 38104

Jan

31

Service

12:30 p.m.

Memphis Memorial Gardens

3700 N. Germantown Pkwy, Bartlett, TN 38133

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1661 S. Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38106

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