Mrs. Mattie Jane Rankin, wife of T.G. Rankin, of the White River community, passed away at her home about seven o'clock Tuesday morning after an illness of about eight weeks. She had been suffering of hypertension of the blood for some time and the direct cause of her demise was not announced at press time.Funeral arrangements had not been completed at noon Tuesday, but is was supposed the funeral would be at Red Mud Baptist Church and interment would follow there sometime Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Rankin, whose maiden name was Miss Mattie Jane Wilson, was born at Salem, South Carolina, November 14, 1865. She came to Texas in an early day and the family made settlement in the eastern part of the state. She and Mr. Rankin were married in Leon County November 28, 1889. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in November 2 years ago. They moved to West Texas and settled in White River community November 14, 1913, where they have resided since.
The deceased is survived by her husband, T.G. Rankin; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Springer of Brownfield and Mrs. Ida Rankin Rucker of Spur; two sons, Melvin and L.L., both of Spur; one sister, Mrs. Emma Rankin of Brownwood; and on brothers, Bert Wilson of El Campo, Texas.
Mrs. Rankin became converted early in life and affiliated with the Baptist church in which organization she held membership until her demise. She was always an ambassador for the right, and her daily walk of life had its influence for good.
Last minute word informs the Times that the funeral will be held at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday (today) afternoon with Rev. H.L. Burnan officiating.
Chandler Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements and interment.
©Dickens County Times, December 25, 1941
Transcribed by Becky Hodges, September 2004
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