Betty was the daughter of the late William and Ida Hayes. She was a lifelong resident of Staunton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion “Poochie” Rankin; and a son, Danny Rankin.
She leaves behind her daughter, Beverly Irvine; son, Marvin “Tony” Rankin and wife, Emily; daughter, Theresa Bailey and husband, Steve; grandsons, Carl Winters Irvine III and wife, Jennifer, Alex Rankin, and Ronnie Bailey; great-grandchildren, Nick and Gabe Irvine, Evelynn and Gabbi Rankin, and Tiffany, Aaron and Hayden Bailey.
Betty loved nature and animals, especially her many kitty cats. She will be sadly missed.
Per her wishes, there will be no formal viewing or services.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Augusta Regional SPCA, P.O. Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24402.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Stuarts Draft.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
