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Gladys J. Rankin

September 25, 1926 - September 7, 2021

Gladys J. Rankin, 94 of Lancaster passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2021 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab where she resided the last 2 years. Born on September 25, 1926 in Conestoga Township, she was the daughter of the late Levi R. and Margaretta Rice Houpt. She was the wife of Nelson Rankin who preceded her in death in April 1982. Gladys worked for Armstrong before getting married. She attended Green Hill United Methodist Church, Conestoga in her younger years. She worked in the meat department of Weis Markets, Manor Shopping Center after her husband passed away. She loved doing yardwork and planting flowers. She was a true Dale Earnhardt and Junior fan and loved her great granddogs. Gladys will be missed by her sons, David N., husband of Irene Rankin of Manheim and Larry L. Rankin of Conestoga; grandchildren, David N. Rankin, Jr., Cory L. Rankin and Jennie Rebecca Rankin; great grandsons, Alexander and Isaac and a great great granddaughter. Gladys is also survived by her sister in law, Mary Houpt of Conestoga. Gladys was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Sample and her brothers, Glenn "Bud" Houpt and Donald L. "Dick" Houpt.

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Gladys J. Rankin, 94 of Lancaster passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2021 at Lancaster Nursing & Rehab where she resided the last 2 years. Born on September 25, 1926 in Conestoga Township, she was the daughter of the late Levi R. and... View Obituary & Service Information

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