Emma Rankin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emma Rankin of Taylorsville, North Carolina, who passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Emma Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roland Wellman and Mary Lou Miller Wellman; her husband Henry David Rankin; and her siblings, Glenn L. Wellman, John H. Wellman, Thomas R. Wellman, Zachery Wellman and Chalma Wellman.
She is survived by: her children, Renardaiti Linney (Stefanie), Dupree Rankin, Travina Davidson and Travis Rankin; her grandchildren, Kendra King (Terrence), Chalisa Flowers, Deltrich Lewis (Fantasia), Albanee Lackey, Markcavious Parsons, Emily Lanier and Angel Lanier; her great grandchildren, Kamren King, Kassie King, Khalia King, Maliya Welch, Jaxson Welch, Nova Lewis, Na'vaya Taylor, Ii'yahna Little John, A'niya Lackey, Morgan Parsons and Carter Parsons; her siblings, Kathy J. Wellman, Larry Wellman, Clayton B. Wellman, William G. Wellman and Jackie Wellman; and her niece Sheryl Wellman-Bye. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Home (307 Main Ave Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel (307 Main Ave Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681).
