Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. Ms Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. Meghan, 32, her husband Trey, 37, and their three girls Annistyn and younger siblings Avalinn, 7, and Lani, 3 had moved to their new home outside of Caruthersville just one week before the tornado leveled it. The stuff was just strewn everywhere.". A tornado hit her home and splintered it less than a week after the family had moved in, and, according to the relative who received the photo of the girl in the bathtub, it carried family members dozens of yards before dropping them in a muddy field. One confirmed death in Missouri was a nine-year-old girl, Annistyn Rackley Her two sisters and parents survived when their house was destroyed by a tornado At least 88 people have died across five states as tornadoes ripped through multiple United States communities in the South and Midwest. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "But I do believe a miracles. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. Tight rotation in this area may produce a brief tornado at any moment. Hooker said Annistyn's parents learned when she was 2 months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts don't develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. West of St. Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and typical grandmother, died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri, home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. But whatever happens we know that God's will will be done," Hooker added. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. '", "They knew that this was gonna come," says Hooker. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. "And she'll never be forgotten by us.". Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hooker prays they'll provide further comfort when they are placed in Annistyn's casket and buried alongside her. The other family members were injured, but survived. A MOM took a heartbreaking final snap of her daughter holding onto her favorite doll to show she was safe before a series of deadly tornadoes hit the Midwest. The body of Annistyn Rackley, nine, was found in a field after the twister devastated her parents' home near Caruthersville, southeast Missouri on Friday. "There's debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.". See the damage of the tornado that tore through Kentucky and other states, Kentucky tornado survivors share stories of their terrifying experience, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. "And Meghan was over the tub on the two older girls. "And she did," Hooker tells PEOPLE, "right up till the tornado killed her. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. And while the NWS earlier Monday said the threat of severe weather was "diminishing," a a slew of tornado watches and warnings were issued throughout the 10 a.m. hour. Hooker said it was Annistyns favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, steady, heavy rain is expected to continue developing throughout the morning, impacting roads and highways as commuters make their way to work. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Gov. ", "There's very little left," she explains. Hooker also said she talked to the girl's father. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/jjEInxieGQ. St. Charles County, Missouri police warning looters that trespassing and theft will result in prosecution as recovery efforts continue. In this photo taken Dec. 10 photo provided by Sandra Hooker, Avalinn Rackley, 7, left, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Ava, 7, had broken vertebrae in her back and is expected to undergo spinal surgery Wednesday. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He wanted to turn over Annistyn's favorite blanket, thick as it was with mud stains after being found in the field. However, that watch soon turned into a warning across Jasper, Newton, Porter and LaPorte counties. The front door was in a tree behind the house. Ms Hooker said Annistyns parents learned when she was two months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts dont develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. "There are no words. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Hooker said, she learned from family there that the young girl had told doctors and nurses, I was flying around in the tornado and I prayed to Jesus to take care of me, and he spit me out and the tornado spit me out into the mud.. Annistyn Rackley was photographed clutching a doll while huddled next to her sister in the family's bathtub while her other sister kneeled in front of them. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. Another Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Jasper and southeast Porter counties in Indiana. She loved dancing.. Tuesday morning, ABC24 Memphis spoke with the children's father, Trey Rackley. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. The little girls' eyes were just absolutely matted together with mud.". Get ready.' Tornadoes also roared through both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the St Louis area, as well as the Memphis, Tennessee, area and parts of Arkansas and Illinois. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Hooker said that the girls mother is "fighting for her life" and unresponsive in the hospital after sustaining severe brain trauma, broken bones, and deep lacerations. Market data provided by Factset. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Lani, the youngest, was released from the hospital Sunday, but still with hairline fractures in her vertebrae, Hooker says. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Man Who Fatally Shot, Then Burned Bodies of Grandparents, Sister, and 3-Month-Old Gets 4 Life Terms, 2 on Hunting Trip Including Boy, 12 Found Dead as Family Searches for Dad After Tenn. 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Now the community of 6,000 is rallying for the Rackleys again this time with prayer, as a tornado spawned by a wave of storms that left destruction and death across six states Friday night killed the 9-year-old and left her mother, Meghan, a kindergarten teacher, unresponsive in the hospital with multiple broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. And we all agreed that they had an interior bathroom with no windows [in the new home]. Although much of the area will see rain, thunder, lightning and gusty winds, other parts will see stronger storms with damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. Annistyn was among dozens of people who died in tornadoes on Friday. As the storm moves to the east, Monday after 12 p.m. is expected to be mainly dry, with a slight chance of isolated showers in some areas through the evening commute. Legal Statement. In this undated photo provided by Sandra Hooker, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Family and friends set up a donation drive to assist the Rackleys with medical expenses and funds to help them find a new home. 7-year-old Avalinn Rackley broke her vertebrae in the same storm that destroyed her family home and took the life of her older sister.. After a successful surgery on Wednesday, But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalised. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. Here's why. Trey's Jeep was probably a hundred yards from the house where it had been parked. The other family members were injured, but survived. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Ms Hooker. COMPLEJO DE 4 DEPARTAMENTOS CON POSIBILIDAD DE RENTA ANUAL, HERMOSA PROPIEDAD A LA VENTA EN PLAYAS DE ORO, CON EXCELENTE VISTA, CASA CON AMPLIO PARQUE Y PILETA A 4 CUADRAS DE RUTA 38, COMPLEJO TURISTICO EN Va. CARLOS PAZ. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. All rights reserved. Ky. Tornado Survivors Speak Out as Death Toll Hits 64: 'I Kept Praying, Please Let Me Get to My Kids'. The entire Rackley family took refuge in their bathroom before a tornado - one of more than 30 storms that ravaged through five states - launched them into the sky Avalinn's older sister, Annistyn, 9, died in the disaster and mother Meghan, 32, suffered sever brain trauma There's some good news, though: temperatures are expected to be nearly 15 degrees above average, with highs in the 50s. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the middle of the country. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Following a morning of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain and strong winds, the threat of tornadoes loomed late Monday morning over parts of the Chicago area as the National Weather Service issued warning and watches spanning from DuPage County in Illinois to Porter County in Indiana. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Memphis LGBTQ+ activists protest Gov. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. All rights reserved, WATCH: Procession Escorts Body of Fallen Chicago Officer From Hospital, Storm System Could Bring Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds to Chicago Area Friday, Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on Southwest Side, Chicago Police Release Details of What Led to Officer's Fatal Shooting in Gage Park. And her grandmother assured her that she was not gonna die," continues Hooker. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. 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YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. West of St Louis, 84-year-old Ollie Borgmann, described as a sweet and typical grandmother, died at a hospital after a tornado on Friday blew the Defiance, Missouri home she shared with her 84-year-old husband, Vernon, off its foundation. Ms Hooker called Annistyn a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. BRAGADOCCIO, Mo. Additionally, there were reports that a "brief tornado" touched down in DuPage County, and reports of wind damage from a "possible tornado in Kendall County. MISSOURI GIRL, PICTURED 15 MINUTES BEFORE TORNADO HIT, FOUND DEAD IN FIELD DOZENS OF YARDS AWAY, In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. Legal Statement. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. After a series of violent storms devastated many midwestern and southern communities last week, one young injured girl is inspiring the masses with her bravery. CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. The Rackley family endures tremendous tragedy and heartbreak after a tornado ripped through their Missouri home on Friday, killing nine-year-old Annistyn and injuring her two younger sisters and parents. But she said Annistyn still was full of energy and delighted in donning outfits and makeup for cheer competitions and learning new dances from TikTok. "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. "I don't know if I was flying but to me if felt more like I was getting dragged," Rackley said. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. Hooker said it was Annistyn's favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. We celebrate our miracle, Meghan doing so well, when originally we didnt even know if she would ever wake up, Meghans mother, Pamela Proctor Moore, told KAIT8s Chris Carter. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. The tornado picked up the trailer and tossed it into Rackley's house. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday, Dec. 10. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriffs office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys home. Hooker said she and others are relying on their faith, especially after hearing what the surviving middle daughter Ava told doctors. Meghan and Trey had discussed it. Hookers account of what happened to the Rackleys came from talking to law enforcement and first responders who were at the scene after the tornado and found family members in the field. IDEAL OPORTUNIDAD DE INVERSION, CODIGO 4803 OPORTUNIDAD!! Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. ", "Annistyn was bubbly," she said. They had splinters in their skin. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. The bubbly young girl then grew up to become a dancer, a gymnast and compete in team cheerleading. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. Hooker teaches gifted students at the same elementary school where Meghan Rackley teaches kindergarten in Caruthersville, which is nestled next to the Mississippi River in whats known as Missouris Bootheel region. Hooker said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys' house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? Gov Mike Parson s office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. In this photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. The roof is gone from Don Rackley's home, and on Tuesday evening, rain was falling directly into his house. Hooker said Annistyns parents learned when she was 2 months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts dont develop properly, sometimes making it hard to fight off illness. All rights reserved. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Ms Hooker said. Here's why. Hooker said that Annistyn Rackleys family hadnt yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. The rain will subside in the evening, when the focus will shift to the wind, the NBC 5 Storm Team says, with strong gusts expected across most of the region. And she texted back and she said, 'I'm in the bathroom.' Annistyn Rackley was at home with her mom Meghan, her dad Trey, and her two younger sisters when the tornado hit their home just east of Braggadocio. According to the NWS, that warning expired at 10:15 a.m. Later Monday morning, in parts of southeastern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, a Tornado watch was issued. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Missouri county police captain on post-storm looting and recovery efforts. But she adds that finding those three specific, tangible pieces from the girl's life are a comfort. In this Dec. 10, 2021, photo provided by Sandra Hooker, from left, Avalinn Rackley, 7, Alanna Rackley, 3, and Annistyn Rackley, 9, pose for a picture in a bathroom in their home near Caruthersville, Missouri. "She loved dancing.". She loved dancing.. Earlier Monday, forecast models waivered on the severity of the storm, with the NWS early Monday indicating that "a brief tornado or two" could not be ruled out. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. When Annistyn Rackley was born with a rare liver disease that required major surgery at just 2 months old, small-town Caruthersville, Missouri hard against the Mississippi River in the rural southeast corner of the state poured out its heart to raise funds for the family's medical expenses. And so they were readythey thought," said Hooker during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" with Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackley's grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. Legal Statement. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. We are so encouraged by the strength of and determination you have shown during this very difficult time, the letter said. she says. ", "But Ava had been asking about her mother, 'Is mommy alive?'" (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). However, around 5 a.m. Monday, lightning, thunder and rain were widespread across the area, stretching from McHenry County to Central Cook and into Northwest Indiana. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. "They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw," she said. Copyright 2022 KAIT. "I just ask everyone to pray that Meghan will wake up and come back to us," said Hooker. She loved dancing.. Rain and embedded storms will continue, mainly this morning before activity diminishes in the afternoon. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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