He and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna, are no longer in the hospital. Example video title will go here for this video. Ms Hooker said that Annistyns family hadnt yet unpacked from their 4 December move from Caruthersville to their new home along Highway J, just west of the city. 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. A young girl, pictured in a photo taken during Saturday's severe weather in Missouri, died during the storm, a family member confirmed. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Ms Hooker teach. 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. 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. 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. 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. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. RELATED: Florida father & son killed on hunting trip during storms in Tennessee. And he said he could hear it coming. However, wind gusts near 40 miles per hour are likely to make things feel colder. 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. 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. Who are the victims of the Kentucky tornadoes devastating the midwest? The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Legal Statement. For more on the devastating tornadoes that occurred and other top stories, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Lote en Mirador del Lago:3.654 m2.Excelente vista al Lago, LOTE EN EL CONDADO DE 1430 m2, EN COSQUIN. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 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. 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. "They told her, yes, her mommy's alive. 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. A miracle recovery: Mother severely hurt in Decembers tornado released from hospital, Police investigating after student brings gun to school, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Rector boys beat Acorn in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Earle boys beat Junction City in 1st Round. ", Hooker recalls Ava asking her grandmother, 'Where's Anni? 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. 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. But update shortly after that indicated that "the severe weather threat appears to be diminishing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. (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.. From left, Annistyn Rackley with sisters Avalinn and Lani. Hooker also said she talked to the girl's father. 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.. Those included one in far western Joliet and one on the far north side of Naperville. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackley's grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. 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. But whatever happens we know that God's will will be done," Hooker added. 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 she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Tight rotation in this area may produce a brief tornado at any moment. ", "That Friday afternoon, everything had been canceled Christmas parties, ball games because we were expecting the bad weather," continues Hooker. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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.. Although widespread rain is expected to come to an end around noon, some isolated showers are possible in the afternoon. Ms Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. But their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. 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. Meghan and Trey had discussed it. "Her stomach was distended, and they were looking to make sure that she didn't have some kind of belly bleed," Hooker says. 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. Several hours later, the Tornado watches and warnings were issued. ", [6:00 AM 2/27] The severe weather threat appears to be diminishing, although gusty winds in stronger showers will be possible this morning. 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. Annistyn was among dozens of people who died in tornadoes on Friday. That tornado just spit me out and threw me in the ground, in the mud.'". "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." Trey was flung by the howling winds into the wet mud. "They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw," she said. "The child psychologist came into the room and helped her grandmother tell her. Copyright 2022 KAIT. 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.". "I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh," Hooker said. 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. Trey was released morning after the storm. "About 7:23, I texted Meghan and I told her, 'The storms are about 15 minutes away. 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. Legal Statement. "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. She has several broken vertebrae in her back, and they are going to be putting in some rods and things on Wednesday morning. 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. Hooker is the sister of Meghan Rackleys grandmother, and she said she and Annistyn, or Anni, grew close over the past four years. "And he's been shaken terribly from the tornado. Trey and Meghan Rackley and their three daughters sought shelter in a windowless bathroom in their southeast Missouri home on Friday evening. Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, killing one of the children. Trey and Meghan Rackley Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. 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. (Meghan Rackley, courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). Nikolas Lanum is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Hooker prays they'll provide further comfort when they are placed in Annistyn's casket and buried alongside her. Legal Statement. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. Designed by, INVERSORES! A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. The other family members were injured but survived. Family and friends set up a donation drive to assist the Rackleys with medical expenses and funds to help them find a new home. (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). 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. Hooker described Annistyn as an outgoing, loving, and creative young girl that loved dancing and cheerleading. 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. She texted back, and then she texted me again. Ky. Tornado Survivors Speak Out as Death Toll Hits 64: 'I Kept Praying, Please Let Me Get to My Kids'. ", "Anni was a miracle," she says. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Ms Hooker called Annistyn a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. 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. 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. or redistributed. (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP), BIDEN TO TRAVEL TO KENTUCKY TO SURVEY DAMAGE FROM EXTREME WEATHER. And we all agreed that they had an interior bathroom with no windows [in the new home]. They brought Baby MawMaw to me, and Im cleaning her up so that Ava can have Baby MawMaw, she said. (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. 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. She loved dancing.. 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. 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. 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. And she texted back and she said, 'I'm in the bathroom.' 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. Gov. And it was like the house 'popped. However, that watch soon turned into a warning across Jasper, Newton, Porter and LaPorte counties. Hooker also said she talked to the girls father. Kentucky tornado: Facebook groups race to reunite people with belongings including boats, bills and photos found strewn more than 100 miles away, 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "Then she said, 'Then I'll have to be the big sister to Lani.'". 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. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! "Sometime during this conversation, she Snapchatted that picture of the girls in the tub. As the tornado threw him outside, Rackley said he held on to his youngest daughter - 3-year-old Lani - and braced for impact. Her husband and three daughters were thrown from the home, Their house is splintered, she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. 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. You could just tell how much it affected her. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. 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. Annistyn, a third-grader who loved swimming, dancing and cheerleading, died, one of dozens killed in five states. Girl sheltering with family killed in tornado. So God gave us a miracle with Anni. 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. 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. ", "There's very little left," she explains. The bubbly young girl then grew up to become a dancer, a gymnast and compete in team cheerleading. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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. BRAGGADOCIO, MO. AMAZON EMPLOYEE ALMOST PICKED UP SHIFT BEFORE TORNADO STRUCK WAREHOUSE, KILLING CO-WORKERS. "Where's their safe place going to be? Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. "I just ask everyone to pray that Meghan will wake up and come back to us," said Hooker. The tornado picked up the trailer and tossed it into Rackley's house. 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. After a series of violent storms devastated many midwestern and southern communities last week, one young injured girl is inspiring the masses with her bravery. "When she got to the hospital and the doctors and the nurses asked her, do you know what happened to you? This video is Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "We've talked about it several times," Hooker says. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Ms Hooker said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. 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. She said she talked to the girls mother, Meghan Rackley, on Friday afternoon about the possibility of bad storms. 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. They had splinters in their skin. 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. Gov. But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalised. "We are believing for a miracle, so we are going to say that we are optimistic that she will pull through. #inwx https://t.co/OYyRAjX82B. But he gets up and powers through it, and is hunting in the mud for his family. The middle child, Avalinn, or Ava, had broken vertebrae in her back and was expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, Hooker said. Market data provided by Factset. Annistyn Rackley, 9, poses for a picture while attending a cheerleading competition in Arizona. Proctor Moore said Avas progress is wonderful. In late December, former President Donald Trump sent her a letter. Annistyn also attended the same elementary school where her mom and Hooker teach. "Their house is splintered," she told The Associated Press during a telephone interview. He wanted to turn over Annistyn's favorite blanket, thick as it was with mud stains after being found in the field. 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. EXCELENTE OPORTUNIDAD DEPARTAMENTO CNTRICO EN COSQUIN, OPORTUNIDAD CHALET VILLA MIRADOR DEL LAGO. 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 Now the community of 6,000 is rallying for the Rackleys again this time with prayer, as a tornado spawned by a wave of storms that left destruction and death across six states Friday night killed the 9-year-old and left her mother, Meghan, a kindergarten teacher, unresponsive in the hospital with multiple broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. The family's home was hit by a massive tornado on Friday night. Annistyn was a bubbly little girl, her great aunt Sandra Hooker told People . (Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). The stuff was just strewn everywhere.". (Summer Alexander/Meghan Rackley/Courtesy of Sandra Hooker via AP). "And Meghan was over the tub on the two older girls. Both the strong storms and heavy rain will likely move out by noon Monday, the NBC 5 Storm Team says. Meghan Rackley was hospitalized for several weeks after the Dec. 10 tornado hit her home. "They had abrasions and scrapes, bruises, lacerations, little cuts. "Her car was moved probably 30, 40 feet from where it was and turned around. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around "in the tornado," Hooker said. 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. Earlier reports showed the strongest parts of the storm likely to be in southern Kankakee county and into Northwest Indiana. Seven-year-old Avalinn told doctors she flew around in the tornado, Hooker said. All rights reserved. I would just gasp because she could do the splits all the time, and she would just laugh, Ms Hooker said. 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. can you take me to see Anni? A candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, were hit. And she didn't act like she was disabled or handicapped in any way. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Theres debris strewn forever out in the field, and so they were sucked up into the tornado.. Hooker called Annistyn Rackley a special angel, recalling the girl as outgoing and energetic despite a rare liver condition that required regular doctors visits. More shocking was a trailer which had been parked She did cartwheels and splits in front of Hooker. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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 their nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, did not survive. Then yesterday they took [Lani] up to the PICU and let [Ava] see her. 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. We celebrate our miracle, Meghan doing so well, when originally we didnt even know if she would ever wake up, Meghans mother, Pamela Proctor Moore, told KAIT8s Chris Carter. 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 also said she talked to the girls father. 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. Her nine-year-old daughter, Annistyn, was killed by the tornado. Tuesday morning, ABC24 Memphis spoke with the children's father, Trey Rackley. Get ready.' But he and the youngest daughter, 3-year-old Alanna Little Lani are no longer hospitalized. 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