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Hooker prays they'll provide further comfort when they are placed in Annistyn's casket and buried alongside her. 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. He wanted to turn over Annistyn's favorite blanket, thick as it was with mud stains after being found in the field. And we all agreed that they had an interior bathroom with no windows [in the new home]. Another Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Jasper and southeast Porter counties in Indiana. 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. 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Sandra Hooker shared a picture of the family's three young girls taken just minutes before the storm hit Caruthersville, located along the Mississippi River near the Tennessee border. Copyright 2022 KAIT. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. A heartbreaking photo shows a young girl sheltering in a bathtub with her sisters moments before she was killed by a tornado as devastating storms ripped across the central US last weekend. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE. 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 what's known as Missouri's Bootheel region. 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.. All rights reserved. "He immediately got up and started trying to find his family, because there's not a better daddy in this world, not a better husband, even though he has a broken vertebrae and a broken rib and all these cuts and abrasions and things on his body," Hooker says. The stuff was just strewn everywhere.". "I just ask everyone to pray that Meghan will wake up and come back to us," said Hooker. Our hearts are shattered over the loss of Annistyn, Proctor Moore said. A Missouri family is coping with the loss of a child and two family members fighting for their lives after a tornado swept through their home BRAGADOCCIO, Mo. 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. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. So God gave us a miracle with Anni. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. To prove they were in their safe space with the storm approaching, the girls mom texted her Aunt Sandy a photo of the three in and next to the bathtub all of them smiling, 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favourite doll. Ms Hooker called Annistyn a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Market data provided by Factset. (KAIT) The family of a woman severely hurt when deadly tornadoes hit the town of Braggadocio said the young mother is out of the hospital, describing her recovery as a miracle.. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. 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. According to the NWS, quarter-sized hail is also possible in those areas. "About 7:23, I texted Meghan and I told her, 'The storms are about 15 minutes away. 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. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctor's visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. To prove they were in their safe space with the storm approaching Friday evening, the girls mom texted her Aunt Sandy a photo of the three in and next to the bathtub all of them smiling, 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favorite doll. She loved dancing.. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged across the country's midsection. 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. Hooker also said she talked to the girl's father. But she adds that finding those three specific, tangible pieces from the girl's life are a comfort. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackley's grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. Meghan and Trey had discussed it. 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. "I don't know if I was flying but to me if felt more like I was getting dragged," Rackley said. 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. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where they were found in the mud by first responders. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. 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Gov Mike Parson s office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. 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. We are so encouraged by the strength of and determination you have shown during this very difficult time, the letter said. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital doctors are now treating Annistyn's younger sister, 7-year-old Ava, with surgery scheduled Wednesday to treat broken vertebrae in her back. 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 described Annistyn as an outgoing, loving, and creative young girl that loved dancing and cheerleading. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado., 'It's devastating':See the damage of the tornado that tore through Kentucky and other states, Nation:Kentucky tornado survivors share stories of their terrifying experience. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. "I prayed to Jesus for him to take care of me and that tornado spit me out into the mud," a 7-year-old reportedly told doctors. Her father, Trey Rackley, a 37-year-old trucking company dispatcher, suffered cuts and bruises and remains sore and sometimes in shock, Hooker said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a "special angel," recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home on Friday evening. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. 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. But update shortly after that indicated that "the severe weather threat appears to be diminishing. The family's home was hit by a massive tornado on Friday night. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. AMAZON EMPLOYEE ALMOST PICKED UP SHIFT BEFORE TORNADO STRUCK WAREHOUSE, KILLING CO-WORKERS. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. "We've talked about it several times," 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, Dec. 10. But whatever happens we know that God's will will be done," Hooker added. 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. ", "And then as she recovered, she said, 'Am I gonna die?' "The child psychologist came into the room and helped her grandmother tell her. Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. IDEAL OPORTUNIDAD DE INVERSION, CODIGO 4803 OPORTUNIDAD!! ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. She said she bonded with Annistyn during doctors visits and blood draws and said the girl liked to draw with chalk on the cement of her carport. With your steadfast spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless.. 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. She was the strongest kid. Ms 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. 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. Loved ones said the Friday night storm in Caruthersville, Missouri - about 75 miles north of Memphis - killed nine-year-old Annistyn Rackley and put the mother, Meghan Rackley, in a coma. Tight rotation in this area may produce a brief tornado at any moment. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Just before 10 a.m., a Tornado warning was issued for central DuPage County, "with a thunderstorm capable of producing a brief spin-up tornado over Warrenville and Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, killing one of the children . MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Missouri family took a direct hit from the tornado on Dec. 10. ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. More shocking was a trailer which had been parked "And he's been shaken terribly from the tornado. In this undated photo provided by Sandra Hooker, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. "She was born with biliary atresia. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Memphis LGBTQ+ activists protest Gov. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Eighty percent of the children with this disease have to have a liver transplant by the time they are 18. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Market data provided by Factset. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "And she'll never be forgotten by us.". or redistributed. 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. Early Monday, the NWS reported the severe weather threat most likely to be at its greatest Monday between 7 a.m. and noon, along and south of Interstate 80, potentially extending into Chicago. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. From left, Annistyn Rackley with sisters Avalinn and Lani. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. 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. Hooker said Meghan Rackleys injuries included broken bones, a brain injury and a large cut, and shes asking people to pray for the 32-year-old mother. Hooker said it was Annistyns favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. ", "I believe she was an angel walking among us, because she was so kind and sweet and loving and caring, not just to me, but to everyone," she says. The other family members were injured, but survived. 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, 1:41. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Trey and his youngest daughter survived, but the impact left his wife Meghan in a coma in a Missouri hospital, his 7-year-old daughter in a Memphis hospital, and claimed the life of his oldest daughter, Annistyn. ", "He found Ava, and the 7-year-old is precocious and has, in my opinion, a near photographic memory," Hooker adds. The tornado picked up the trailer and tossed it into Rackley's house. Family and friends set up a donation drive to assist the Rackleys with medical expenses and funds to help them find a new home. or redistributed. she says. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. "Some rain could be heavy at times, and a few storms could be on the strong/severe side during the morning hours," NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman says. Ava Rackley, 7, had huddled in the bathtub with her two sisters, 3-year-old Lonnie, and 9-year-old Annistyn. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ms Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. 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.". Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. While some winds are expected to remain Tuesday, the day will shape up to be much more comfortable and peaceful, with partly sunny skies and high temperatures in the low 50s. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. 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. According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). "In spite of everything, she was just always so brave, just you would never know, she was always smiling. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Rain and embedded storms will continue, mainly this morning before activity diminishes in the afternoon. 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. And that would be the safest place. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. The little girls' eyes were just absolutely matted together with mud.". The Rackley family also received gift cards from the former President and his family as Christmas gifts. The other family members were injured, but survived. 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. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. When all is said and done, forecast models show rain totals are likely to clock in over an inch, with 1.18 inches predicted at O'Hare International Airport. "Where I felt like I was losing the grip on her and I let my phone go and I grabbed her and pulled her back in, and next thing I know we were dropped in a field," Rackley said. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. "All of them were absolutely covered in mud from head to toe," Hooker says of the immediate aftermath. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Aunt shares tragic story of 9-year-old Missouri girl killed by tornado as mom fights for her life. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Hooker said. However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. He and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna, are no longer in the hospital. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. "Sometime during this conversation, she Snapchatted that picture of the girls in the tub. "But I do believe a miracles. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around "in the tornado," Hooker said. Gov. After Ava reached a hospital in Memphis, Ms 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.. Although widespread rain is expected to come to an end around noon, some isolated showers are possible in the afternoon. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. The photo was taken by their mother, Meghan Rackley. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. Gov. Those included one in far western Joliet and one on the far north side of Naperville. Fifteen minutes later, Sandra Hooker said, a tornado splintered the home, carrying the family members dozens of yards through the air into a field where first responders found them in mud. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/jjEInxieGQ. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. Trey and Meghan Rackley "We are believing for a miracle, so we are going to say that we are optimistic that she will pull through. "And Meghan was over the tub on the two older girls. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalised. All rights reserved. And so they were readythey thought," said Hooker during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" with Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. 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. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. An extended Missouri family is grieving, after a tornado ripped through their home this weekend, claiming a young life and changed the lives of the survivors She said, 'I was flying around in that tornado.' LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. At a young age, she was diagnosed with a rare liver disease that required repeated hospital stays. Here's why. 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. Trey's Jeep was probably a hundred yards from the house where it had been parked. ", "Trey said Lani had gotten out of the tub and he got on top of her, on the floor," adds Hooker. 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. There's some good news, though: temperatures are expected to be nearly 15 degrees above average, with highs in the 50s. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. "They had abrasions and scrapes, bruises, lacerations, little cuts. (Meghan Rackley, courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). The trees in the front yard were uprooted. "Maybe she won't be forgotten too quickly," she says. 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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. 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. The other family members were injured, but survived. "I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh," Hooker said. 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. Tornado, 5-Month-Old Baby Dies After Ky. Tornado Destroys Home, Parents Remain Hospitalized: 'They Lost Everything', These 4 Fla. 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