Beverley Kaye Rankin

1943 - 2026

 Beverley Kaye Rankin, 82, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Henry C. Roller and Catherine B. (Blackwood) Roller.

A proud Chickasaw elder, Beverley carried her Native heritage with dignity, strength, and deep love for family. Her identity, faith, and traditions were woven into the way she lived and loved.

Beverley graduated from Elmore City Schools and was the longtime owner and operator of Beverley’s Optical in Nichols Hills Plaza in Oklahoma City. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Newcastle.

She lived with energy, creativity, and heart. In her younger years, she enjoyed transforming their black Chevy Nova into a hot rod and taking it to Thunder Valley Raceway. She loved sewing and made many dresses and costumes for family and friends. She also enjoyed playing the piano, gardening, and taking long walks well into her 80s. A devoted OU fan, Beverley proudly and loudly loved her crimson and cream.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry C. and Catherine B. Roller; her daughter, Donna Kathleen Rankin; and her siblings, Jerry Roller, Clint Roller, and Phyllis Roller.

Beverley is survived by her daughter, Connie Jones and husband Bill of Blanchard; her son, Charles “David” Rankin of Norman; her former husband and the father of her children, Charles Eugene Rankin, and his wife, Effie Rankin; her brother, Randy Dale Roller and wife Nanette of Norman; six grandchildren, Delia Kay Masone, Zachary David Rankin, Brianna Kaye Jones, Amelia Rankin, Talise Jones, and Braden Jack Jones; six great-grandchildren, Charlie, Ryder, Raylyn, Antonio, Catriona, and Santino; and many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Newcastle. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available on the funeral home website at www.eisenhourfh.com.