Kelli Rackley

May 21, 1964 - April 10, 2022

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Kelli Rackley, who was affectionately known by “Ma” to all of us, went home to be with Jesus on April 10, 2022 at the age of 57. Kelli married Jerry Rackley, “Pa”, in 1986 and spent 36 years with him and the family in and around the mountains north of Greenville, South Carolina. Somewhere off of Highway 276 near the North Carolina/South Carolina border, it wouldn’t be uncommon to find Pa asleep in his chair and Ma watching her shows or listening to music. Her love for, and knowledge of, music was incredible, a gift that she passed to her daughter. Ma loved to laugh, loved her family, and wanted to make sure that everyone was okay. She was humble in all things, yet extravagant in the way that she loved other people. We know that she is with Jesus and that we will see her again but are saddened that the world lost a bright light too soon.

Ma’s family is all waiting anxiously to see her again, including her husband, Jerry Rackley; her daughter, Tawni Mogan; her son’s, Jesse Rackley, Heath Rackley, Jentsen Rackley, and Joseph Lord; her sister, Karen Noblitt; her grandchildren, Evie, Gracie, Savannah, Camden, Colton, Harper, Jake, Jonah, Noa, Ella, and her soon-to-be granddaughter. Kelli was preceded in death by her mother Brenda Bayne, who she missed dearly, and her father John W. Cochran. She is reunited with her loved ones, celebrating in the presence of our Lord and Savior at this very hour.

To respect her wishes, there will be no formal service. Instead, we will continuously celebrate her life through the memories we share when we gather as a family, through the way that we laugh, and through the way that we love each other. We hope that y’all will do the same!

Revelation 21:4 – He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the order of things has passed away.

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I am just now realizing that Sweet Kelli is gone! I have such good memories of Jerry & Kelli from our time at Bald Rock. It went by so fast! Life is truly a vapor & vanishes quickly. I'm sad Kelli is gone for the sake of her family, but am so happy that she is with Jesus. Tawni, if you see this, or Jerry, would you please call me? 864-918-4266. Rest in the arms of Jesus, dear Kelli. We will see you soon!

May Our Creator Bless you and keep you and the Peace that surpasses all understanding envelope you all with Love

Dear Kelli, I know you’re with our Heavenly Father now. I am happy that you’re not in pain. I am crying because I always thought we would all meet again, somewhere along the blueridge or on a sandy beach. I know you love the beach. I can hear your euphemisms in your voice and see your grin as you say it and I laugh. You and your family are forever in the way I pitch a tent and build a fire. You all are a permanent part of me. I still have the letter you sent me when I was in the hospital in 1989. You and Jerry and your children and extended family were there for me at a very difficult time in my life. You all are engraved in my soul and memory. Kelli, I regret that we could not visit with each other again before you go. My thoughts and love are with your family. Hopefully I will see you on the flip-side. Love, Nicole “Wasyanay”

We were so very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless John and Sharon Fouke

Karen, I know words can’t take away the hurt you’re feeling, but I want you to know how much I care. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss! ❤

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Jerry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautifully written obituary! I am continuing to lift all of the family up in prayer.

I sure did hate to see her go. I do agree with the loving obituary written. Donadagohuni.
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