Obituary of Judy Rankin

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Judy Rankin

Judy Rankin (born February 18th, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri) was an Golfer who was best known for playing professional golf. She was also a golf commentator and announcer on the golf channel. Judy died on March 14th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a stray ball.

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Judy Rankin Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Rankin, Judy
    • Common Name: Judy Rankin
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: February 18, 1945
    • Age: 81
    • Occupation: Golfer
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Judy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Judy Torluemke Rankin
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Walter Rankin "Yippy" (married 1967-divorced 2012)
    • Son(s):
      • Walter "Tuey" Rankin, Jr.

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

GolferAmerican Born on February 18th Born in 1945 Born in Missouri Died from

Quotable Quotes:

"Judy Rankin was born on October 5, 1944, in Detroit. The Rankins were a middle-class family that moved to Flint, Michigan, in the early 1950s. Judy was the eldest of four children, and she started school at the age of five. Judy was educated at the University of Redlands and then worked as a secretary and clerk. She met her husband, Don, when she worked at a lumber company. They moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1978, and Judy started her own business, Judy's House of Flowers. Judy was a member of the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the National Organization for Women (NOW). She was diagnosed with ALS on January 6, 2002, and she died on January 10, 2002. (V)"

"Judy Rankin will always be remembered for her incredible talent and unwavering passion for golf, impacting not only the sport but also the lives of those around her. Her legacy and memory will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"I think Rankin lived a remarkable life full of accomplishments and success, becoming a pioneer for women in the world of golf before she sank her last hole. (V)"

Is Ms. Judy Rankin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.

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Community Comments:

Peggy Sieber: Judy's birthrate was February 15, 1945. She and I went to elementary school at Dunnica and Nottingham in St. Louis. My birthday is on Feb14th and our mothers always tried to coordinate our parties.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-04-22 13:35:57
Author: Tucker
Software: V 2.0
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