DIED

August 12, 2020

LOCATION

Charlotte, North Carolina

She was always a fighter. Kay was born six weeks early on March 7, 1954 in Elkin, NC.The umbilical cord was knotted around her neck, but she was strong enough to make her arrival into this world. Sixteen and eighteen years ago she survived two rounds of breast cancer but succumbed to lung cancer...

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We All Still Miss Your Beautiful Smile and Warmth!!! Always

Christy Beddow

August 08, 2024 | Friend

I can´t Believe it´s been a year!!! Our Hearts Our Lives will ALWAYS Be Empty Missing A JoY that filled Our Hearts!!

Christy Beddow

August 08, 2021 | Friend

Cindy Bailey

September 02, 2020 | Charlotte, NC

Kay and Dibba Ferelle were great in High School. Always of good cheer at RJR. Kay and me were supposed to have a date once but she kept saying someday..oh well... RIP Kay!

Richard Tegue

August 20, 2020 | Neighbor

Eternal Friendship Remembrance Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Carol Lawing

August 16, 2020

Michael and family,
What a lovely, heartfelt tribute to Kay at the service. She would be so proud of you all. Thank you for sharing your special thoughts of a very special Mom, Nanny and lovely lady. Kay’s spirit lives on in you all.
Our sincerest sympathies,
Tracey and Tom Gillespie

Tracey Gillespie

August 16, 2020 | Charlotte, NC | Neighbor

I feel so very blessed to have known Kay and to have been her friend. How I loved her and admired her spirit. My prayers and heartfelt thoughts go out to her family. I will miss her so.

Elaine Tolbert

August 15, 2020 | Weddington, NC | Friend

Kay was a bright light of sunshine!! She lit up the world!! A bright light has been extinguished!! Heaven is now brightened with the most Beautiful Kindness Ever!!!

Christine Beddow

August 15, 2020 | Matthews, NC | Friend

I loved Kay so much. Truly a best friends in every way. Love to all the Rankin family ❤

Peggy

August 15, 2020 | Friend

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