Rany was born in November 1964 as the eldest daughter of Kuttappan and Annamma Mattappallil Karikunnam. She married Mathew, son of Thomas from Pulikkolil family at Neezhoor. Their marriage was held on January 16, 1983, at Neezhoor Church. Their children are Thomaskutty, Jameskutty, and Anumol.