Rita Jean Williams, 77, of Lynn passed from this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at her residence.  She was born March 2, 1946, to the late Arnold and Leatha Cagle Doyle.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for forty-two years, working at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for most of her career. Rita was of the Church of Christ belief.

In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Williams; brother, John Doyle; and great-grandson, Jordyn Limbaugh.

She is survived by her children, Anthony Barry (Mary) of Tennessee, Greg Doyle of Lynn, and Benita Stewart (Travis) of Charlotte; siblings, Tom Doyle (Becky) of Strawberry, Karen Aldrich (Andy) of Oklahoma, Joe Frank Doyle of the home, Elizabeth Hill of Lynn; grandchildren, Amber, Makayla, Jessica, Susannah, Spencer, Cassie, and Blair; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, February 24, 2023, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Lynn Church of Christ in Lynn.  Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Kenny Townsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Ward Cemetery in Strawberry.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Travis Stewart, Spencer Doyle, B.J. Doyle, Shane Williams, and Michael Swartz.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Doyle and Joe Frank Doyle.

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