Joleta Beck Rankin Keeter

Joleta Beck Rankin Keeter
Joleta Beck Rankin Keeter

Joleta Beck Rankin Keeter, 98, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 21, 2020, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with Rev. Kevin Deckard, associate pastor, Polk Street United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Joleta was born October 24, 1922, in Clarendon, TX to Earl and Leta Beck.

She was an active member of the Polk Street United Methodist Church as well as the Susanna Wesley Sunday school class.  She was a docent for the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Amarillo Brovo Opera.

Joleta retired from Trans World Airlines after 23 years of service and then 10 years with AAA World Wide Travel.

She was preceded in death by two sons, David Laile Rankin (08/29/1993) and Gaylon Eugene Rankin (09/28/1985); her first husband, Laile G. Rankin (03/14/1982); and her late husband, George Benson Keeter (10/24/1994).

Survivors include a brother, Harry C. Beck, of Amarillo, TX; a sister, Janelle Beck Hutchison; three nieces; and four nephews.

The family suggests memorials be made to Polk Street United Methodist Church, Amarillo, TX.

3 Replies to “Joleta Beck Rankin Keeter”

  1. My deepest sympathy, Janelle, on the loss of your precious sister. She couldn’t have asked for a better sister than you! May she rest in peace and may perpetual shine on her.

  2. Truly fit 100 percent the definition of a “sweet little old lady”. You could see Jesus in her face at all times. PSUMC and Singing Stars will never forget her faithful service for so many years, and her great love for fellow seniors. I will dedicate Christmas Eve music in memory of her.

  3. We love you so much. You had so many talents, and shared them with love.
    You are in our thoughts. The wonderful memories of spending time with Aunt Joleta will live on.
    It goes without saying, you will be missed.
    May you rest in peace.
    Carolyn and Shearle Furnish

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