Loretta Rankin Wilson

Mrs. Loretta Rankin Wilson, age 71, of 620 Smith Street Rockmart went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Friday, May 23, 2008 at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Calhoun County, AL on October 13, 1936 a daughter of the late LeRoy Rankin and Effie Mae Kerr Rankin. She had been a resident of Rockmart the greater part of her life and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Wilson began her career with the Polk School District in 1971 serving as the Food Service Manager at Rockmart Middle School and later at Rockmart High School.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mr. Jack A. Wilson, Jr., by a sister, Mrs. Edith Wilson, and by two brothers: Mr. Dennis Bragg and Mr. Billy Rankin.

Survivors include two daughters: Ms Georganna Wilson, Rockmart and Mrs. Julie Gable and her husband Barry of Lindale; one son, Mr. Barry Wilson, Rockmart; three grandchildren: Chase Wilson, Chelsie Wilson and Jenna Gable; caregiver, Mrs. Patricia Witt; special friends: Anice Bolt and Jane Booze Thompson. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Minister Alvis Miller and Rev. Eric Whelchel officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include: Chase Wilson, Ryan Shepard, Donald Mintz, Charles McCown, Jr., Dean Timmons and Rob Witt.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m at the funeral home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Loretta Rankin Wilson.