Rita Williamson
1933 - 2026
Mrs. Rita Williamson, 93, of Cedar Grove, Tennessee died Saturday, October 31, 2026 at her home.
Funeral services will be private for the family. The family asks for no flowers.
Mrs. Williamson was born May 14, 1933, in Huntingdon, Tennessee, to the late William Joseph Johnson and Effie Mae (Lewelling) Johnson. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for the last five years and loved planting and taking care of her flowers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel Williamson, a brother, Bennie L. Johnson, and a grandson, Andy Williamson
She is survived by a son, Dr. Steve Williamson (Evelyn) of Huntingdon, two daughters, Patti Tucker (James) of McKenzie, Sarita Steele (Melvin) of Cedar Grove, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Chase Funeral Home.
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