Nancy Rankin Tarbutton Obituary
The world bids farewell to Nancy Rankin Tarbutton of Sandersville, Georgia, departing on January 9, 2026 at the age of 90. Nancy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Nancy Rankin Tarbutton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anne McCoy Rankin and Vance Olney Rankin, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Anne Tarbutton Mori (John) of Atlanta, Rosa Tarbutton Sumter (Neal) of Atlanta and Ben Tarbutton III (Betsy) of Sandersville; her grandchildren, Rankin and John Mori; her children, Sadye, Fritz Sumter, Annabeth and Henry Tarbutton; her brother Vance Olney Rankin III; and her stepsister Nancy Gordy Simms.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the May & Smith Funeral Directors (1119 Riddleville Rd, Sandersville, GA 31082). A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sandersville Methodist Church (202 W Church St, Sandersville, GA 31082).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Sandersville Methodist Church Foundation, P.O. Box 611, Sandersville, GA, 31082, or the Rosa M. Tarbutton Memorial Library, P.O. Box 268, Sandersville, GA, 31082.