Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. And it was like the house 'popped. Legal Statement. 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. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Hooker said. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. However, that watch soon turned into a warning across Jasper, Newton, Porter and LaPorte counties. "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. 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. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. 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 And that would be the safest place. 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. 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 Hooker called Annistyn Rackley 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. Gov. And I texted her and said, 'The sirens are going off.' 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. She texted back, and then she texted me again. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home as storms raged Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. 1:41. 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 adds that finding those three specific, tangible pieces from the girl's life are a comfort. "And Meghan was over the tub on the two older girls. ", "There's very little left," she explains. She was killed Friday night when a tornado slammed into her home in Caruthersville, Missouri, as she, her parents, Trey and Meghan Rackley, and her sisters, Avalinn, 7, and Lani, 3, sought shelter in the windowless bathroom of the residence they just moved into a week ago, relatives told the Associated Press. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. 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. 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. Although widespread rain is expected to come to an end around noon, some isolated showers are possible in the afternoon. Amid Meghan's fight, the family is keeping vigil while they and their community make plans for Annistyn's funeral. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she 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. Ava was still in pediatric intensive care as of Monday afternoon. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Gov. "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. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. Here's why. she says. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. ", "But Ava had been asking about her mother, 'Is mommy alive?'" Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 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. 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. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. 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.. 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. 0:00. 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. BRAGGADOCIO, MO. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. 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. (Stephanie Greenwell) The loss, it is exponential, Mandi Alexander, a long-time friend of Meghan Rackleys, said. "And God can give us a miracle with Meghan.". I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Ms Hooker said. Hooker said she and others are relying on their faith, especially after hearing what the surviving middle daughter Ava 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. She told 'em yes. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. We need continued prayers for Meghans improvement and getting her settled in a new normal when she gets to come home.. 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. 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. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home on Friday evening. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? "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. "I just ask everyone to pray that Meghan will wake up and come back to us," said Hooker. Hooker said it was Annistyns favorite, and she called it Baby MawMaw. 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., '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. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. 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. 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. The little girls' eyes were just absolutely matted together with mud.". Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, 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. All rights reserved. "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. December 13, 2021, 9:16 PM. 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. Legal Statement. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. 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 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! ", "And then as she recovered, she said, 'Am I gonna die?' For more on the devastating tornadoes that occurred and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. 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. With your steadfast spirit, and the unwavering strength and support of your wonderful family and many friends, your future potential is limitless.. Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. "And she did," Hooker tells PEOPLE, "right up till the tornado killed her. 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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. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around "in the tornado," Hooker said. There's some good news, though: temperatures are expected to be nearly 15 degrees above average, with highs in the 50s. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Ms Hooker said. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackley's grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. He and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna, are no longer in the hospital. 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. 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 called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. 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. Legal Statement. (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.. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Ms Hooker teach. 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. 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. ", [6:00 AM 2/27] The severe weather threat appears to be diminishing, although gusty winds in stronger showers will be possible this morning. Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. "Where's their safe place going to be? Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. All rights reserved (About Us). Ava, 7, had broken vertebrae in her back and is expected to undergo spinal surgery Wednesday. Sandra Hooker was texting with her niece Meghan about the tornado sirens going off in town when she last spoke with her. She said, 'I was flying around in that tornado.' (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), Memphis LGBTQ+ activists protest Gov. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. Copyright 2023 ec Estudio Integral. According to the NWS, quarter-sized hail is also possible in those areas. 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. 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. "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." 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 All rights reserved. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Rackleys middle daughter, Ava, was seriously injured in the storm and had to undergo several spinal surgeries. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. Eighty percent of the children with this disease have to have a liver transplant by the time they are 18. The entire Rackley family took refuge in their bathroom before a tornado-one of more than 30 storms that ravaged through five states-lifted the home and deposited it into a field. Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. She was the best kid. Gov. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. As the tornado threw him outside, Rackley said he held on to his youngest daughter - 3-year-old Lani - and braced for impact. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), AMAZON WAREHOUSE COLLAPSE IN ILLINOIS: ALL MISSING PEOPLE NOW ACCOUNTED FOR, POLICE SAY. Nikolas Lanum is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. More shocking was a trailer which had been parked 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. '", "They knew that this was gonna come," says Hooker. In this undated photo provided by Sandra Hooker, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. "Sometime during this conversation, she Snapchatted that picture of the girls in the tub. "She loved dancing.". She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. 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. On the right, the Rackley family poses for a picture while on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. 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. And he said he could hear it coming. And so here she is at 9, living a full life. She has several broken vertebrae in her back, and they are going to be putting in some rods and things on Wednesday morning. And so they were readythey thought," said Hooker during an appearance on "Fox & Friends" with Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. 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. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, was among dozens of people who died because of the severe storm on Friday. "They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw," she said. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. Get ready.' "Her stomach was distended, and they were looking to make sure that she didn't have some kind of belly bleed," Hooker says. 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All rights reserved. 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. However, the entire Chicago area has seen heavy, on-and-off downpours throughout the morning. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. EYEWITNESS TO DEADLY KENTUCKY TORNADO DISCUSSES STATE OF COMMUNITY: WE LOST OUR HISTORY. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Family and friends set up a donation drive to assist the Rackleys with medical expenses and funds to help them find a new home. 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. She loved life and loved people," Hooker added. 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 also said she talked to the girls father. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. The great aunt of a nine-year-old Missouri girl killed last week in the deadly tornado outbreak across the Midwest shared the moments leading up to the tragedy in an emotional "Fox & Friends" interview Wednesday. 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. Mike Parsons office said that about 30,000 Missouri residents initially were without power. Earlier reports showed the strongest parts of the storm likely to be in southern Kankakee county and into Northwest Indiana. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). "They brought in a specialist to clean the debris out of her eyes. 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. Here's why. 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. So God gave us a miracle with Anni. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Market data provided by Factset. Family of Missouri Tornado Victim Annistyn Rackley Pays Tribute Human Interest Younger Sibling of 9-Year-Old Missouri Tornado Victim: Now 'I'll Have to Be the 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. 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. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Annistyn's father, Trey Rackley, suffered cuts and bruises. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 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