Christine Rankin May passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, James Andrew May; her parents, William Rankin and Mary Burns Rankin; her brother, William Rankin Jr.; her sister-in-law, Barbara M. Hopkins; her son-in-laws, Frank delaHoussaye Agnew and James Michael Gorman.

Christine is survived by her two daughters, Barbara May Hurst and Jamie May Agnew, as well as six grandchildren, J. Johnathan Gorman, Meagan L. Hurst, Margaret C. Agnew, Frank D. Agnew Jr., Sarah K. Agnew, and H. Quarles Agnew. She is also survived by many loving cousins.

Christine was born on September 5, 1926 in Falmouth, Ky. She graduated from Falmouth High School and attended Transylvania University where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority.

Christine was an avid volunteer for her daughters’ schools as well as the Silent Workers of King’s Daughters Hospital. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Jim, and spending time with family and friends.

A graveside ceremony will be held at the Mayo-May cemetery in Prestonsburg, Ky. on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:00pm. Carter Funeral Home in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bluegrass Hospice.