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Eleanor Rankin

October 3, 1938 — February 22, 2023

Eleanor Rankin

Eleanor M. Oakley Rankin, 84, retired Tupperware Manager, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Eleanor was born October 3, 1938 in Santa Fe, NM to Wilbur and Ellen Gillett who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Darrell Oakley, Sr., her son, Nathan Oakley, her foster parents, John and Grace Ward, the best brother she ever had, Howard Ward, son-in-law, David Bentley and grandchildren, Brady Langham, Joshua Oakley and Celeste Bentley. Survivors include her husband, Roy Rankin; daughter, Pamela Langham, her children, Justin, Amanda and Brette; son, Darrell (DeVona) Oakley, their children, Jessica, Jennifer, Krista, Kayla and Michelle; daughter, Lizabeth Bentley (Rodney) Woodson, Liz's children, Jonathan, Jacob and Annabel; Nathan's children, Rebecca and Desiree; 31 great-grandchildren and host of extended family and loved ones.

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Sunday, February 26, 2023

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Funeral Service

Monday, February 27, 2023

10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)

Emporia Avenue Church of Christ

1144 S. Emporia St., Wichita, KS 67211

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Monday, February 27, 2023

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