In the beginning of Rangerettes Forever, Lifetime Memberships were given to those individuals in the organization who went above and beyond. As time moved on, the Forevers recognized the need to honor those individuals who were not in the organization but were loyal and supported not only with time and commitment but with financial backing and opportunities for the Rangerettes, Rangerettes Forever and Kilgore College.
The Forevers are honored to present this role of dedicated people that we are proud to call “Honorary Lifetime Rangerettes Forever”.
Honorary Lifetime Rangerettes Forever
| Awarded | Recipient | Residence | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Joy Coleman | Dallas, TX | Captain of the Rangerettes; submitted entry that Forevers selected as name of our organization: Rangerettes Forever |
| 1980 | Mary Beth Hardin Smith | Longview, TX | Former Rangerette honored with a Lifetime Membership |
| 1982 | Jeanne Hale | Kilgore, TX | Former Kilgore College speech instructor and staff who created Rangerettes Forever |
| 1983 | Gussie Nell Davis | Kilgore, TX | Originator and first director, Kilgore College Rangerettes; many honors including the "creation of a living art form" |
| 1983 | Allen Hale | Kilgore, TX | Former Rangerette Manager honored with a Lifetime Membership |
| 1984 | Deana Covin Bolton | Kilgore, TX | Former Physical Education instructor at Kilgore College; second director, Kilgore College Rangerettes; famous quote "just one more time" |
| 1987 | Stewart McLaurin | Kilgore, TX | Fifth Kilgore College President; served Sept 1, 1978-Jan 3, 1989 |
| 1987 | John Pecorino | Lady Lake, FL | Pageantry Director who was instrumental in both Rangerette performances at East-West Shrine Game, Palo Alto, CA |
| 1987 | Archie Whitfield | Kilgore, TX | Former alumni coordinator at Kilgore College and Forever supporter |
| 1988 | Hazel Stewart | Kilgore, TX | Long-time accompaniest for Rangerettes for both daily practices as well as Revels |
| 1989 | Randolph C. Watson | Kilgore, TX | Fourth Kilgore College President; served Jun 1, 1964- Aug 31, 1978; native East Texan |
| 1989 | Bert E Woodruff | Kilgore, TX | Sixth Kilgore College President; served Jan 19, 1989-Jan 31, 1993 |
| 1990 | Ida B. Smith | Kilgore, TX | Former Kilgore College Alumni Coordinator office staff |
| 1993 | Melvin Marshall | Mt. Ida, AR | Kilgore College professor and devoted volunteer for the Rangerettes and Forevers |
| 1993 | Sherry Ransom | Kilgore, TX | Long term Kilgore College Institutional Advancement Staff and vital to the success of the Rangerette Camps |
| 1994 | Mike Miller | Dallas, TX | Kilgore College alumnus; successful business executive involved in cheerleading and dance drill team industries; philanthropist/donor/benefactor for KC and Rangerettes, addressing scholarships and facilities |
| 1996 | J. Frank Thorton | Jacksonville, TX | Seventh President, Kilgore College; served Feb 1, 1993-July 31, 1996 |
| 1997 | Jim Campbell | Kilgore, TX | Former Kilgore College Athletic Director and Dean of Students from 1980-1998 |
| 1998 | Mildred Whitfield | Kilgore, TX | Wife of Kilgore College Alumni Coordinator, Archie Whitfield and avid supporter of the Rangerettes and Rangerettes Forever |
| 1999 | Joyce Pennington | Saledo, TX | Philanthropist/donor/benefactor for Kilgore College Rangerettes, addressing scholarships and miscellaneous; owns American Dance/Drill Team |
| 2000 | Jerry Hale | Henderson, TX | Former Kilgore College Assistant Director and Director, Ranger Band 1966-2011 |
| 2000 | Wallace Reed | Henderson, TX | Former Kilgore College Ranger Band Director, 1960-1983; accompanied Rangerettes to Hong Kong, Macau, and Korea |
| 2001 | Mike Joseph | Kilgore, TX | Provided custom jewelry for the Rangerettes and Rangerettes Forever; generous donator for auctions |
| 2002 | Jean Anderson | Kilgore, TX | Unwavering supporter of the Rangerettes; worked at the Rangerette Showcase |
| 2004 | Paula Jamerson | Kilgore, TX | Kilgore College Alumni Coordinator; Rangerette Camp liaison; coordinator for Rangerette and Forever events |
| 2006 | Cheryl Cummings | Huntsville,TX | Unselfishly provided many years of volunteer services for Rangerette Mini Camps; daughter Erin Cummings was a Rangerette |
| 2006 | Dennis Cliburn | Tyler, TX | Director of media at Kilgore College and responsible for all aspects of Dodson Auditorium; essential to the success of many Rangerette Revels |
| 2006 | Ellen Madden | Bossier City, LA | Rangerette mom, provided many years of volunteer services |
| 2006 | CR Pennington | Saledo, TX | Spouse of Joyce Pennington; owns American Dance/Drill Team |
| 2006 | Kathleen Rose | Houston, TX | Volunteer and mother of Rangerettes Becky and Sarah Rose |
| 2006 | Elaine Woodmansee | Kilgore, TX | Administrative Assistant to three Kilgore College presidents; has organized and run the Rangerette Box Office for years |
| 2007 | Dan Beach | Kilgore, TX | Facilitated the renovation of the Rangerette Showcase Museum; the Auditor for the Kilgore College Board of Directors |
| 2007 | David Wylie | Kilgore, TX | Director of Institutional Advancement at Kilgore College; oversaw the Alumni division which was predominately the Rangerettes Forever |
| 2008 | Brenda Simpson | Mt. Pleasant, TX | Provided many years of volunteer services for Rangerettes Mini Camps; her three daughters were Rangerettes |
| 2008 | Dr. William Holda | Kilgore, TX | Kilgore College Fine Arts Department instructor and administrator; eighth President, Kilgore College |
| 2008 | Cecelia Sanders | Kilgore, TX | Executive Assistant to Kilgore College vice president of student development, Jim Campbell |
| 2011 | Charlie Hanes | Grapevine, TX | Faithful and longstanding Rangerette fan and historian |
| 2012 | jon Fisher | Dallas, TX | Faithful and longstanding Rangerette fan; Master of Ceremonies for 2012 Revels: Just for Men |
| 2012 | Charlie Fiss | Dallas, TX | Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Vice President of Media Relations who for years brought as much media attention to the Kilgore College Rangerettes during CottonBowl and Hall of Fame as he does the players and teams. |
| 2013 | Nicholas Zwick | Santa Barbara, CA | Philanthropist/donor/benefactor of Kilgore College and the Gussie Nell Davis Residence |
| 2013 | Chris Blair | Longview, TX | Spouse of Rangerette Director, Dana Blair |
| 2013 | Michael Wayne | Kilgore, TX | Spouse of Rangerette Assistant Director and Chreographer, Shelley Wayne; provided "Voice" for years; original creator of Rangerette.com |
| 2016 | Jon Vashey | Kilgore, TX | Kilgore College Graphic Designer and Campus Photographer who memorialized the Rangerettes with beautiful photography |
| 2016 | Chris Craddock | Longview, TX | Kilgore College Coordinator of Public and Sports Information |
| 2017 | Shirley Arredondo | Austin, TX | 2nd Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence Manager; loving "mom" to hundreds of Rangerettes |
| 2017 | Dr. Mike Jenkins | Kilgore, TX | Kilgore College Vice President of Student Development; dedicated to the students of Kilgore College; loyal supporter of the Rangerettes and Forevers |
| 2018 | Glenn Wells | Kilgore, TX | Director of Bands for Kilgore College |
| 2019 | Shary Anderson | Garland, TX | Loyal fan and avid supporter of the Rangerettes |
| 2019 | Dr. Brenda Kays | Kilgore, TX | Ninth President of Kilgore College |
| 2021 | Afton Fox Beadles | Garland, TX | Recognition for her unforgettable choreography for the Rangerettes |
| 2021 | Betty Cobb Longacre | Kilgore, TX | Gussie Nell Davis Rangerette Residence Manager - special recognition during pandemic |
| 2021 | Barbara Prater | Kilgore, TX | Executive Assistant – Student Development at Kilgore College |