Rita Ann Rushing, age 70, of Gattman, MS passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00am from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 10:00am until service time at 11:00 am.

Rita was born on February 2, 1950 in Charleston, MS to the late Willard Perry and the late Betty Jean Rayburn. She attended school in Charleston, MS and Moss Point, MS. Rita enjoyed reading and sewing.

Survived By:

Sons: Jeff Rushing, Gattman, MS

Tony Rushing, Kansas City, MO

Daughter: Daniele (Terry) White, Gautier, MS

Brother: Mike McDonald, Gattman, MS

Sisters: Teresa Perry Rieffel

Tracey Lynn Perry

Grandchildren: Tracey (Fritz) Stephey, Gavin Chandler, Drew (Caitlin) Rushing, Ashlyn White, Jacob Lockmiller, Anthony Rushing II, Christopher White

Great Grandchildren: Emery Stephey and Riley Rushing

Preceded In Death By:

Parents: Willard Perry and Betty Jean Rayburn

Sister: Jeanie McDonald

Companion: Gerald Gilchrist

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing