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Myra Rankin Obituary
Myra Rankin, 75, of Washington, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.
She was born December 27, 1943, a daughter of the late Leroy and Carrie Merchant.
Myra was retired after working 43 years as a secretary for Washington County Courts.
On August 15, 1970, she married Thomas R. "Bob" Rankin, who is deceased.
Myra enjoyed reading, flowers and flower gardening.
Surviving are a son, Patrick Barnhouse of Raleigh, N.C.; and two daughters, Teri Worthington of Washington and Theresa (Donald) Cooper, also of Washington; two granddaughters, Danielle Barnhouse and Stephanie (Keith) Portante, both of North Carolina; a brother, Jay (Sylvia) Merchant of Virginia; a sister, Joan (Eddie) Despeaux of Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 219 Main Street, Claysville, 724-663-7373, www.youngfhinc.com.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 11, in the funeral home. Interment to follow in Prosperity Cemetery.
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Erin Dickerson, Esquire
February 10, 2019
I hade the pleasure of getting to know Myra when I would come for hearings at Magistrate Redlinger's office. She was such a nice woman and was always so helpful to me. My thoughts and prayers are with Myra and her family. She will be missed!
Vicki Dunch
February 10, 2019
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.....I remember her fondly......she will be missed...
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