", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Hooker said Annistyn's parents learned when she was 2 months old that she had a rare liver disorder in which bile ducts don't develop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. Her great aunt said that the diagnosis never held her back, and she was encouraged by her sisters and her parents to live life to the fullest. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Trey was flung by the howling winds into the wet mud. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), BIDEN TO TRAVEL TO KENTUCKY TO SURVEY DAMAGE FROM EXTREME WEATHER. 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. "I don't know if I was flying but to me if felt more like I was getting dragged," Rackley said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. And she said, 'I prayed to Jesus to take care of me. Sandra Hooker shares a photo of Annistyn Rackley taken minutes before she was killed in storm. EYEWITNESS TO DEADLY KENTUCKY TORNADO DISCUSSES STATE OF COMMUNITY: WE LOST OUR HISTORY. Annistyn was among dozens of people who died in tornadoes on Friday. 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. Gov. Those included one in far western Joliet and one on the far north side of Naperville. 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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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. According to forecast models, the chance for such weather will be the highest south of the Kankakee River, and along and south of Interstate 80, forecast models show. 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. 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). 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. 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. "When she got to the hospital and the doctors and the nurses asked her, do you know what happened to you? The Rackley family also received gift cards from the former President and his family as Christmas gifts. Tornado victims include granddad who 'stole the show', Tornado-slammed parts of Kentucky face long recovery, Storm victims include Missouri girl, aunt's 'special angel', Kentucky tornado - latest: Death toll hits 88 amid claims workers were threatened with firing as storm neared. 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. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). 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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Legal Statement. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. Hooker reflected on the 9-year-old's perseverance in her young life, following a diagnosis of a rare live disease. All rights reserved. The other family members were injured, but survived. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Missouri county police captain on post-storm looting and recovery efforts. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. "About 7:23, I texted Meghan and I told her, 'The storms are about 15 minutes away. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Ms Hooker said. Ms Hooker called Annistyn a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. 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. Hooker said it was Annistyns favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. 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. And she sent me a Snapchat picture of the girls in the bathtub. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Mike Parson's office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. ", "He found Ava, and the 7-year-old is precocious and has, in my opinion, a near photographic memory," Hooker adds. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. 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. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. Lote en Mirador del Lago:3.654 m2.Excelente vista al Lago, LOTE EN EL CONDADO DE 1430 m2, EN COSQUIN. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Hooker said. 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. Another Tornado Warning has been issued for northern Jasper and southeast Porter counties in Indiana. In Pemiscot County in southeastern Missouri, bordering Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Rackleys live, the sheriff's office did not immediately return telephone messages Monday seeking comment about the storm that destroyed the Rackleys' home. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. WebCopyright 2005, Towers Productions, Inc./The Weather Channel/Litton EntertainmentOriginally aired on August 25, 2005 on The Weather Channel. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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. Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. 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. (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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. Ms 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. 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 forever. 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. The other family members were injured, but survived. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. (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.. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. 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. Hooker said it was Annistyn's favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. Market data provided by Factset. Ava was still in pediatric intensive care as of Monday afternoon. or redistributed. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. And so they were readythey thought," said Hooker during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" with Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. Rain and embedded storms will continue, mainly this morning before activity diminishes in the afternoon. 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. AMAZON EMPLOYEE ALMOST PICKED UP SHIFT BEFORE TORNADO STRUCK WAREHOUSE, KILLING CO-WORKERS. She said, 'I was flying around in that tornado.' Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. However, that watch soon turned into a warning across Jasper, Newton, Porter and LaPorte counties. And he said he could hear it coming. The National Weather Service later confirmed two "brief tornadoes" touched down in two Chicago suburbs during the storms. Tuesday morning, ABC24 Memphis spoke with the children's father, Trey Rackley. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. Ava Rackley, 7, had huddled in the bathtub with her two sisters, 3-year-old Lonnie, and 9-year-old Annistyn. With your steadfast spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless.. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged Gov Mike Parson s office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. 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. 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 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. 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. Lee's stance on anti-drag law, Man dead after pedestrian crash on East Shelby Drive, More storms expected today with severe weather possible late tonight, Everything you need to know to prepare for severe weather, Florida father & son killed on hunting trip during storms in Tennessee, Kentucky safety agency to investigate tornado deaths at candle factory, Federal disaster declared after deadly storms in Tennessee, 'Im drying them out trying not to cry': Tornado survivors salvage pictures, any memories after neighborhood wiped out. However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. Ms Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. And it was like the house 'popped. MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Missouri family took a direct hit from the tornado on Dec. 10. ", "And then as she recovered, she said, 'Am I gonna die?' This video is She said she talked to the girl's mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. As the tornado threw him outside, Rackley said he held on to his youngest daughter - 3-year-old Lani - and braced for impact. If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE. She loved dancing.. 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. can you take me to see Anni? 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. "And Meghan was over the tub on the two older girls. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. But update shortly after that indicated that "the severe weather threat appears to be diminishing. Legal Statement. That tornado just spit me out and threw me in the ground, in the mud.'". Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. Are the girls going to know? The bubbly young girl then grew up to become a dancer, a gymnast and compete in team cheerleading. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. 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. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. 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. ", "Annistyn was bubbly," she said. Hooker's 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 he gets up and powers through it, and is hunting in the mud for his family. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. 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. Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. Legal Statement. Hooker described Annistyn as an outgoing, loving, and creative young girl that loved dancing and cheerleading. 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. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. She loved life and loved people," Hooker added. According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. BRAGGADOCIO, MO. The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado caused that damage , which has left the family to count their blessings, despite extensive damage to their home. 1:41. 0:00. All rights reserved. "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. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. 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 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. "Where's their safe place going to be? The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. Annistyn was a bubbly little girl, her great aunt Sandra Hooker told People . 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. At a young age, she was diagnosed with a rare liver disease that required repeated hospital stays. 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. The stuff was just strewn everywhere.". "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 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. LOTE EN VA PARQUE SIQUIMAN A 2 CUADRAS DE LAGO SAN ROQUE. Her mom and her dad encouraged her and supported her to live life to the full.". Gov. 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. 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 Hooker said that Annistyn Rackley's family hadn't yet unpacked from their move Dec. 4 from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. 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, with 9-year-old Annistyn holding her favorite doll. The little girls' eyes were just absolutely matted together with mud.". Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. During surgery for deep lacerations to her abdomen, one of Meghan's lungs collapsed, then the other, and now she's breathing with the aid of a tracheotomy, her aunt says. 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. 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. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/jjEInxieGQ. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. BRAGADOCCIO, Mo. For more on the devastating tornadoes that occurred and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. 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. Here's why. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. 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. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. 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. 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 said after a prayer vigil Sunday, searchers in the field near the Rackleys house found the doll that Annistyn was holding in the photo. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Ms Hooker said. December 13, 2021, 9:16 PM. '", "They knew that this was gonna come," says Hooker. '", Trey told her that the chaos sounded like a loud train, "and then he was up in the air, and trying to hold Lani. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved. 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