Rita Rose Ditto, 60, of Pontotoc passed from this life on April 28, 2020. Born on August 5, 1959, in Bruce, Rita was a daughter to the late Edward Earl Bagwell Sr. and Ruby Faye Bollinger Parker.
Rita, a certified nursing assistant, dedicated many seasons of her life to caring for the sick and elderly. When Rita was not caring for those in need, she could be found atop a motorcycle enjoying the sights and sounds of gliding around the roadway. Rita also enjoyed more leisure activities like fishing and watching television. She was a music lover and listened to broad variety of tunes such as: classic rock, country, and blues. Rita will truly be missed by her family that will carry her unique memory in their hearts for the remainder of their days.
Rita leaves behind two daughters: Jennifer (Randle) Black and Jessica Goforth, one brother Edward Earl Bagwell Jr., three sisters: Valda (Jerry) Murphree, Tonya Bagwell, and Melissa Bagwell, six grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edward Earl Bagwell Sr. and Ruby Faye Bollinger Parker.
A graveside service honoring Rita's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2020, in Ivy Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Ward officiating. Pallbearers carrying Rita to her resting place will be: Matt Black, Matthew Black, Michael Edwards, William Edwards, Billy Goforth, Dalton Goforth, and Jonathan Tapley.
Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce and Vardaman is honored to serve the family in planning the remembrance of Rita’s life. Online condolences may be composed at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com
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We and the state still believe that gathering and supporting one another at a time of loss is very important. At this time, we are asking everyone to support a limited gathering and visitation policy. This is a guideline of the CDC and the state board of health. We will be allowing small family groups and limited persons at visitation, funerals and gravesides until this crisis is over.
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Thank you for your patience and understanding in this time we are in with the (COVID-19). When this crisis is over we will resume our normal procedures and operation.
Prayers are with all of you, we trust that God will protect and strengthen us as we get through this crisis together. “Faith does not mean trusting God to stop the storm, but trusting Him to strengthen us as we walk through the storm”.
