Nydia Serna Rankin, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord, August 21, 2023 at the age of 69. She was born on November 23, 1953 in El Paso, TX and upon graduating from UTEP with her Bacheloriate degree in nursing, she made a career as a registered nurse. She was an avid reader with a thirst for God’s Word, as well as a faithful prayer warrior and gifted choir member. Nydia is survived by her son Daniel Eugene Rankin (Karin), grandson Gideon Stephen Rankin, brother Alphonse Serna Jr. (Lan), sister Dyvia Cottrell (Randy), nephews Justin and Brandon, and niece Natalie. She is predeceased by husband Stephen Rankin and parents Alfonso and Irma Serna.
The Celebration of Life Service will be on September 8, at 11:00am, First Baptist Church, 805 Montana, El Paso, TX 79902. Donations may be made to the Missions Ministry at fbcep.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com for the Rankin family.
