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Josie Rangler

December 5, 2018
Centreville, MI

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86, of Centreville, passed away December 5, 2018.Josie was born in Whitesburg, GA on October 26, 1932, daughter of Thomas Walter Smith and Belle (Hyatt) Smith.She graduated from Waynesboro High School, GA, in 1948. In 1949, she came to Centreville, MI to live with her brother in law and sister.At this time, she began and completed Parson's Business School in Kalamazoo. On February 14, 1953 Josie married Richard "Dick" Rangler. Preceding Josie in death are her parents, husband, siblings Felton Smith, Ibrey Smith Davis, Thomas Smith, Murzell Smith Brown, and Hyatt Smith; brother-in-laws Bruce Brown, Bootsie Davis, and Frank L. Perry; and sister-in-laws Marge Dillon Smith Cross, and Eunice Mallard Smith. Surviving are her sister Dorma Smith Perry, Waynesboro, GA; sister-in-law Enid Vargas Smith, Waynesboro, GA; son Ed (Dianne) Rangler, Centreville; daughter Candy Rangler, Centreville; son Clint (Sue) Rangler, Sturgis; granddaughter Toni Rangler, Kalamazoo; grandson Ed (Karen) Rangler, Kalamazoo; great grandson Ed Rangler, Kalamazoo; cousin Irma (Hyatt) Shelnutt, Franklin, GA, and several nieces and nephews. From 1964 to 1967, Josie and Dick ran and operated the only public swimming pool in the area.It featured a full arcade, snacks, jukebox, 2 restrooms, a bar with 2 gas grills, horseshoes, basketball and a 9-hole golf game. Josie had such a big heart and always looked after the children that were dropped off for the day by giving them food and dry towels. In 1969, Josie and Dick began Rangler's Grocery in Centreville, MI. Josie loved running the register, talking with customers, and getting to know the townspeople.She truly loved the people of Centreville. Relatives and friends with be received on Monday from 27 pm at Eley Funeral Home, Centreville.Religious services will be held on Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Centreville at 11AM with Pastor Emily Hansson officiating. Memorials contributions can be directed to Centreville United Methodist Church or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com. Eley Funeral Homes, Inc. Centreville, MI