PONTOTOC – Rita Gail Baldwin passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home . Rita was a respiratory therapist for 35 years, an active member of Black Zion Pentecostal Church, and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved life and lived each day to the fullest. She will be deeply missed by all. She has blessed all our lives with her enthusiasm and beautiful smile.
Rita is survived by her husband, Johnny Baldwin; daughter, Amy Hill(Jeff); 2 step daughters, Ginger Heatherly(Derek) and Jessie Hutchinson(Wesley); grandchildren, Drew and Emma Kate Hill, Kera and Parker Heatherly, Darby and Fisher Hutchinson; sister, Patti Reed(Henry); brothers, Danny and David Tyra; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Tyra and her mother, Mary Joyce Busby.
Visitation will be Friday, January 8, 2021, 12-2PM at Black Zion Pentecostal Church. Graveside Service will follow at 2:30PM at Baldwin Memorial Gardens with Bro. Charles Wright officiating. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
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I am so saddened to hear that Rita passed away. I have known her all her life. My sympathy to her family.