Rita Lockett Obituary in Memphis at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home

Obituary For Rita Lockett

God decided He wanted another angel, so He gave Miss Rita her wings on July 29, 2024. Miss Rita was a dedicated member of the Greater St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She loved the Lord and was very active in her church community. She was a lifetime member of the Pastor’s Aide Committee. She also loved Pastor J. F. Harris (Emeritus) & First Lady (Odelia).

Rita Beatrice Hall was born July 11, 1937, in Marshall County, Byhalia, Mississippi, to a sharecropper and housewife; Nelson Hall and Jessie Mae Mallory Hall were her devoted parents. She had three brothers, Curtis Hall, Joe Dudley Hall, and Willie Nelson Hall, and one sister, Lovest Butler, who all preceded her in death.

She leaves four children to cherish her memories, Annette Walton (Greg), Rita James (Jerome), Sandra Bland, and Anthony Bland; four beautiful grandchildren, Amber Jade James, Antonio Gates (Cartesia), Jessica Tiara Washington, and the late Antoinette Monique Bland; and two lovely great-grandchildren, Aruana “Aru” and Alivia Kate “AK”. She loved and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

The family wishes to thank her loving caretakers, LaQuetta Evans, Gloria Webber and other in-home caregivers. Some from the old neighborhood considered her their “adopted” mom: Tracy Barnes, Felicia Fisher, Spring C. Morgan and Rachel McCoy-Crawford. She also touched the lives of these two “adopted" grandchildren, Leslie Perry and Tiara Bland. She leaves a host of other family members and friends. She will be missed tremendously.

The family will receive friends Friday, August 9, 2024 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at RS Lewis & Sons, 3651 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, Tennessee 38128. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 11:00am at Greater St Thomas Baptist Church located at 4655 Apple Cove Memphis, Tennessee 38109.

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Maria Hassol sent Your Light Shines for Rita Lockett - August 05, 2024

Dear Sandra and Family, We were sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time, Ben and Maria Hassol

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Joan C Fenaughty sent Gracious Lavender Basket for Rita Lockett - July 31, 2024

Sent with love and remembrance and gratitude for everything Rita did for our family and her wonderful friendship. Love, Joan and Alex Fenaughty

Moms just make everything better, doesn't matter the age or the situation. Wish I could taste your sweet potatoes one more time Mrs. Lockett. Rest well, love always Leslie.

To the lockett family from Jackie Martin and family to Rita Jean,Annette and Anthony you all have our Deepest and Sincere Sympathy she will be missed she became like a second mom to me regret I was able to check in on her more but I am glad I got a chance to see her 🙏 the last time in Church you all have my prayers

Dear Annette and Family We are sorry for your loss. The best encouragement that can be given to bereaved persons is from God's Word. This encouragement can be found in the Bible at Acts 24:15, where God promises a resurrection of loved ones' loss in death. You are in our prayers. Love Gloria, Van, Andre and Anthony

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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