Emma Belle Rackley was born February 27, 1930 in Parkland to Marion and Orba (Byers) Hale. She passed away January 17, 2023 in Midwest City at the age of 92.
She is one of 5 generations of Emma’s all named by their fathers.
Emma grew up in Parkland as the oldest of 5 children. She attended school in Parkland and was valedictorian of her 8th grade class. She later graduated from Chandler High School with an all-adult class of 1965 where she again was valedictorian. Emma earned her master’s degree in Hotel and Motel Management followed by a long career managing hotels. She was a member of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn in Choctaw, having been baptized in 2011.
Emma was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Orba Hale; husband of 61 years, Hermon Rackley; brothers, Marion Hale, Charlie Hale, Asa Hale; and her grandson, Michael Mullendore. Survivors include her daughter, Gerri and her husband Rick Mullendore of Choctaw; three grandchildren, Tony Mullendore, Vicky and her husband Matt Patterson, Samantha Powell; two great-grandchildren, Macasey and Addisyn; sister, Mary Silkwood of Cushing; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service was held January 21, 2023 at Lehman Funeral Home with interment following in the Parkland Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.