Misty D. Simpson

Rankin

Misty D. Simpson Rankin, 51, of Delphi, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday-November 11, 2026, at 8:44am, at IU Health Arnett ER in Lafayette. Misty was born on June 8, 1975, in Greencastle, to Jack Simpson and Ann Ford Hood, who survive. Her marriage was to James R. Rankin in Delphi, on December 17, 2013, and he survives. Misty graduated from North Putnam High School in 1993, near Roachdale. Misty was a homemaker and enjoyed watching her grandchildren. She loved to make tumbler cups, travel, and all kinds of music. She enjoyed cheering on her Las Vegas Raiders football team, and horseback riding. Family was everything to Misty. She dearly loved them all and enjoyed spending time with them. Surviving: husband-James R. Rankin of Delphi, daughter-Jordyn & Cole Hartman of Delphi, daughter-Kileighann & Quinton Shaffer of Lafayette, daughter-Megan Peters of Indianapolis, daughter-Sarah & Trenton Mitton of Delphi, son-Evan Rankin of Delphi, son-Braydyn Rankin of Delphi, father-Jack & Linda Simpson of Roachdale, mother-Ann Hood of Louisville, KY, sister-Mindy Ford & Joseph Washam of Thayer, MO, sister-Kandi Burton of Springfield, MO, brother-Robbie & Heather Ford of Louisville, KY, sister-Amanda Collier of Crawfordsville, sister-Leslie & Eric Hansen of Romney, brother-Toby Simpson of Roachdale, brother-Derek Ford of Ash Flat, AR. 8 grandchildren survive. Preceded in death by a daughter Mia, stepfather Danny Ford. Services: Private family services will take place. Abbott Funeral Home, Inc., Delphi, is assisting the family with arrangements. To view her obit or send an online condolence to the family, visit: www.abbottfuneralhome.com