India Star Rackley

India Star Rackley Pickens, South Carolina India Star Rackley, age 54, passed away peacefully after losing her month-long battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Emory Hospital. Born on October 3, 1971, in Pickens County, South Carolina, India was the beloved daughter of Jamie L. Rackley and Evelyn McWhorter Rackley. She faithfully served her community with honor and dedication throughout her career in law enforcement. India was a proud member of the Patriot Guard, where she held the distinguished role of Assistant State Captain. She also served with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office as a School Resource Officer at AR Lewis Opportunity School, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. In addition, she served at the Pickens County Detention Center, carrying out her duties with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others. Outside of her career, India embraced life with a deep love for the outdoors. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding her motorcycle, finding peace and freedom in each. She also had a passion for music and loved playing the guitar and singing, sharing her talent and joy with those around her. In addition to her parents, India is survived by her loving partner, Tina Goldsmith; her sister, Jennifer Green; her aunt, Renee McClain; her ex-husband, Larry Brackett; her niece, Brianna Green; her nephew, Jared Green; her cousin, Heather Hughes (Justin) and their son, River; her children-in-love, Gracie Lusk, Grady Lusk, and Brandon Lusk; and her beloved cats, Ms. Kitty and Seal. India was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Wilma McWhorter and Eddie Lee and Elizabeth Rackley, and her uncle, Danny McClain. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley with a visitation to follow. India would love for everyone to wear Royal Blue which is her favorite color and the distinguished color of the thin blue line. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in India’s honor can be made to The Pickens County Sheriff's Office Foundation by visiting their website at www.pickenssheriff.com or by calling 864-898-5500. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Rackley family.

India Star Rackley

October 3, 1971 - February 24, 2026