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Rachel Johnson, formerly known as Jacque Rankin, passed away on February 12, 2020 in Carmichael, CA. Born in Lincoln, NE on February 6, 1944. Preceded in death by her parents Harold and Wanda Rankin and her 2 brothers Greg and Brad Rankin. Survived by her daughter Teresa Appleton(Felix Garcia) of Ardmore, OK, her sister Karen Brashear(Michael) of Carmichael, CA, brother Trace Rankin(Kim) of Jackson, CA, sister-in-law Julaine Brownlow(Ron) of Roseville, CA, best friends Nancy Alexander and...

My mom was born Shirley Tompkins in Berkeley, California. As I understand, her young life was spent looking after her brothers and sisters, and schooling. I know my mom has worked in canneries, and other jobs but one thing always stood out, as I listen to her time after time as a caregiver. It didn't matter if it was a person or and animal, so it make sense that her career as LVN Nurse was one that she wore with honor. Look what happened; two other nurses have emerged - Sheila...