Frances Juanita Collins Rackley

Frances Juanita Collins Rackley
WADMALAW ISLAND - Born in Easley, South Carolina, Frances Juanita Collins Rackley-known lovingly as Juanita-passed away peacefully in her daughter's home, all her children had been by her side.
Her Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in the Christ Church Cemetery, 2304 Highway 17 North at 1:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.
Juanita was the eldest of three children born to Jacob Frank Collins and Christine McCullum. She grew up in the closeknit community of Ariail, just outside Easley, where her neighbor became her future husband, Jack Davis Rackley Sr. Together, they built a life rooted in love and partnership, spanning 45 years of marriage.
With the beginnings of their family, Juanita and Jack moved to Aiken, South
Carolina, where they raised their children and created a warm and welcoming home. After Jack's retirement from the Savannah River Plant, they relocated to Mt. Pleasant, SC. There they embraced a new chapter filled with beach days, golf outings, travel adventures, and cherished time with their grandchildren.
Juanita was preceded in death by her beloved
husband Jack; her parents, Jacob Frank Collins and Christine McCullum
Collins; her sister, Frankie Cornelia Collins Begemann and her husband Carl William Begemann Jr.; her brother, Robert Earl Collins and his wife Barbara Ann Newton Collins; and many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Collins and McCullum families.
She is survived by her four children: Thomas E. Rackley II and his wife Jenny Van Meter; Linda Rackley; Jack D. Rackley Jr. and his wife Mary Kay Bailey Rackley; and Susan L. Rackley York. She was a proud grandmother to Jack Davis Rackley III and his partner Alexander Leverett, and Tiffany Kay Rackley Vaeth and her husband Micheal Thomas Vaeth Jr. She was also blessed with one great-grandchild, Ruby Anna Vaeth, who brought her immense joy.
Juanita is also survived by Collins and Begemann nieces and nephews, and their children-her grandnieces and grandnephews-whom she loved dearly.
During Juanita's long illness, she was cared for by two wonderful kind women, Henriette M. Barnett and Margarette Gathers whom she loved. Juanita often would say to them and her daughter Linda, "Thank you for taking such good care of me"
Juanita's love for her family
and friends was the heartbeat of her life. She never met a stranger, and her generous spirit was evident in her constant refrain: "Can I help you?" and "Where are we going today?" Even in the late stages of Alzheimer's Disease, Juanita's zest for life remained undimmed-she would see the sunshine and say, "Let's go to the beach."
Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering kindness touched everyone she met. Juanita will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.