MEGAN RANEY,

of Little Rock, Ark., died March 3, 2020, at the age of 61.

She was born May 1, 1958, the youngest daughter of Robert “Bob” William Raney Sr. and Miriam Day Raney.

In her early years, Megan attended Jean Anthony’s Kindergarten, McDermott Elementary School, and Parkview High School (class of 1976) and loved playing tennis with family and friends at Rebsamen Park. Megan went on to study marketing at Southern Methodist University where she was a Chi Omega, and she graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1984 with a BBA in finance. After graduating from college, Megan worked for Dillards Department Stores as a buyer and then for various fashion labels. She traveled extensively in her role as Regional Sales Manager for Tommy Hilfiger, USA. Later in her career, Megan worked as a Real Estate Advertising Sales Account Executive at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Megan is predeceased by her parents, Bob Raney, Sr. and Miriam Raney and her sister, Miriam “Mimi” Raney. Megan leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Robert “Bobby” Raney, Jr. (Pam), and sister, Kevin Raney of Little Rock, Ark., two nephews Robert W. Raney, III (Michelle) of Houston, Texas, and Patrick D. Raney of Denver, Colo, and her great-niece Katherine Mei Raney of Houston, Texas, as well as numerous cousins and lifelong friends.

Megan loved to travel including girls’ trips with her mother and sisters domestically and abroad, holiday trips to Houston, Texas, and many trips to visit Mimi in Santa Fe, N.M., where she developed a love of Native American art and jewelry. Megan had a loving heart and helped care for Mimi during her fight with cancer and also her mother who lived into her mid-90s. Megan had a special bond with her sister Kevin who she shared dinner with on most nights. She had a lifelong love of animals and was passionate about volunteering at the Humane Society of Pulaski County where she and her dear friends helped rescue so many deserving pets.

Memorial service for family and friends will be held Monday, March 9, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock, Ark., with a reception to follow.

Megan loved animals much more than flowers. In lieu of sending flowers, we ask that you consider making a donation to the animal rescue group of your choice in Megan’s honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.