Marlene Rankin Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marlene Rankin of Shelby, North Carolina, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlene Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Osborne Lee and Susan Lee; her husband Charles "Chuck" H. Rankin, Sr.; her son Charles Hillis Rankin, Jr.; and her siblings, Joan Moore and Charles Lee.
She is survived by: her son David Rankin (Denise); her grandsons, Matthew Rankin and Michael Rankin (Nicole); her great grandchildren, Kinsley Rankin and Chloe Rankin; and her siblings, Eunice Bretthauer and Terry Lee (Julie).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.
