Patsy Lou Rankin

Patsy was a wonderful woman who loved her family dearly. She always saw the positive in everything and supported everyone in any way she could. Patsy found joy in caring and raising her children, but her proudest moments were when she spoiled her grandchildren. She was an incredibly giving person who always put herself before others and she was the greatest friend a sister could have ever asked for. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her devoted family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, C.B. and Virginia, nee Knab, Wright; her husband, James R. "Bob" Rankin, Sr.; son James R. "Bob" Rankin, Jr., daughter Laurie Schlesinger; brothers Richard Wright and Charles Wright; and her sisters Betty Painter, Helen Chapman, Charlotte Maisel.

Surviving are her children, Larry Rankin, Brenda (Jim) Law and Tracy Rankin; grandchildren Tamara (Jeremy) Thayer, Tara Schlesinger, Jordyn Schlesinger, Sherry Law, Carley Law and Zachary Rankin; great-grandchildren Parker Thayer and Wyatt Thayer; sister Dorothy Fantini; son-in-law Jim Schlesinger and her sister-in-law Betty Rankin. Patsy was a dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Memorial donations may be to made to the donor's choice. Memories and condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois. Funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.