"I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh," Hooker said. With your steadfast spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless.. But a devastating tornado that struck the area in 2006 had made the parents storm-aware, and even before the move, the family had designated safe spaces in their homes in case another storm approached. The other family members were injured but survived. 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. This video is 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. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Ms Hooker. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. 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. Hooker said it was Annistyn's favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. ", "Trey said Lani had gotten out of the tub and he got on top of her, on the floor," adds Hooker. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Ms Hooker said. ", "He found Ava, and the 7-year-old is precocious and has, in my opinion, a near photographic memory," Hooker adds. EYEWITNESS TO DEADLY KENTUCKY TORNADO DISCUSSES STATE OF COMMUNITY: WE LOST OUR HISTORY. 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. Lani, the youngest, was released from the hospital Sunday, but still with hairline fractures in her vertebrae, Hooker says. WebCopyright 2005, Towers Productions, Inc./The Weather Channel/Litton EntertainmentOriginally aired on August 25, 2005 on The Weather Channel. "We are believing for a miracle, so we are going to say that we are optimistic that she will pull through. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. 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. Legal Statement. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. The National Weather Service later confirmed two "brief tornadoes" touched down in two Chicago suburbs during the storms. Her nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, was killed by the tornado. ", "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. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Ms 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. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Ava, 7, had broken vertebrae in her back and is expected to undergo spinal surgery Wednesday. ", [6:00 AM 2/27] The severe weather threat appears to be diminishing, although gusty winds in stronger showers will be possible this morning. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. She loved dancing.. 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. And that would be the safest place. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. 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.. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. '", "They knew that this was gonna come," says Hooker. Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. 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. she says. 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 The family member is grateful for her community's emotional and financial support to date, as they pray the mother and elementary school teacher pulls through. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. 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. 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 it was like the house 'popped. 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. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged '", Trey told her that the chaos sounded like a loud train, "and then he was up in the air, and trying to hold Lani. 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. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Hooker also said she talked to the girl's father. However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. 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). ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. "There was a lot of loud, loud noises and banging," Rackley recalled on what he felt and heard Friday night, minutes before the tornado made a direct hit on their home. And she sent me a Snapchat picture of the girls in the bathtub. The roof is gone from Don Rackley's home, and on Tuesday evening, rain was falling directly into his house. 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. Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. She said she talked to the girl's mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. The little girls' eyes were just absolutely matted together with mud.". We need continued prayers for Meghans improvement and getting her settled in a new normal when she gets to come home.. Trey was released morning after the storm. 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. Get ready.' 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "There's debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.". (Meghan Rackley, courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). 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.. Market data provided by Factset. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. 0:00. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. All rights reserved. Sandra Hooker was texting with her niece Meghan about the tornado sirens going off in town when she last spoke with her. The trees in the front yard were uprooted. Earlier reports showed the strongest parts of the storm likely to be in southern Kankakee county and into Northwest Indiana. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. "And she'll never be forgotten by us.". 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. 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. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. According to initial reports from the NWS Storm Prediction Center, a possible tornado was reported on the ground in Champaign. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. According to the NWS, quarter-sized hail is also possible in those areas. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), AMAZON WAREHOUSE COLLAPSE IN ILLINOIS: ALL MISSING PEOPLE NOW ACCOUNTED FOR, POLICE SAY. 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.. or redistributed. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. "She was born with biliary atresia. St. Charles County, Missouri police warning looters that trespassing and theft will result in prosecution as recovery efforts continue. 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. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. There's some good news, though: temperatures are expected to be nearly 15 degrees above average, with highs in the 50s. Several hours later, the Tornado watches and warnings were issued. All rights reserved. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. 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 Naperville.". 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. All rights reserved. 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. The front door was in a tree behind the house. "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. "She was just that giving, caring young girl and all of that has been robbed from her," Sandra Hooker, Annisytn's great aunt, told ABC24 Memphis Tuesday afternoon. The familys home was destroyed as they were carried into the air by the twister, landing in a field where "Her stomach was distended, and they were looking to make sure that she didn't have some kind of belly bleed," Hooker says. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. (Dec. 13), A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. "The loss, it is exponential," Mandi Alexander, a friend of Meghan's, said at an emotional gathering of some 200 people Sunday at a riverside park to memorialize the young girl, TV station KAIT reported. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. "I was flying around in that tornado," said Avalinn Rackley, 7, whose 9-year-old sister Annistyn was killed near Caruthersville. "I prayed to Jesus to take care of me." "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. 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. 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. 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. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). 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. 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. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press. 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 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. She said it was Annistyns favourite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. Tuesday morning, ABC24 Memphis spoke with the children's father, Trey Rackley. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. 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And we all agreed that they had an interior bathroom with no windows [in the new home]. 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. 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 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. 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. She said, 'I was flying around in that tornado.' 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. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). If you are interested in helping, CLICK HERE. And she said, 'I prayed to Jesus to take care of me. 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. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. 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. 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. However, the entire Chicago area has seen heavy, on-and-off downpours throughout the morning. "She was the best kid. 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. 1:41. Hooker described Annistyn as an outgoing, loving, and creative young girl that loved dancing and cheerleading. More shocking was a trailer which had been parked The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. The other family members were injured, but survived. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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