Rita Lorraine Culbertson

Rita Lorraine Culbertson obituary, Summerville, SC

Rita Lorraine Culbertson

Rita Culbertson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 25, 2025.
Rita Culbertson, 86, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Summerville, South Carolina, with her children by her side.

Born on April 11, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, Rita was the daughter of Margaret and Vernon Lawson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Walter Culbertson, who passed in 2010. She was also predeceased by her parents and her brother, Calvin Taylor.

Rita's life was centered around the love she had for her family. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters Catherine Reeder, Brenda Robinson, Terry Culbertson, and Robin Watson; her sons Michael Culbertson and Walter Culbertson Jr.; as well as her grandchildren Lory, Lisa, Karen, Jennifer, Christine, Steven, and Thomas. Her legacy continues through eight great-grandchildren who brought her immense joy.

Rita found happiness in the simple pleasures of life. She cherished time spent with family and always appreciated a good television show to unwind. A tech-savvy spirit at heart, she took great pride in playing games on her iPad and often celebrated the levels she achieved. Her days were also brightened by the companionship of her two birds, Freddy and Rosie.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor Rita's life.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

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August 26, 2025

Barb Taylor posted to the memorial.

August 26, 2025

Lory posted to the memorial.

August 26, 2025

Lory posted to the memorial.

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Barb Taylor

August 26, 2025

I'll miss you for sure my favorite aunt
Death is not good bye it's
I'll see you later

Lory

August 26, 2025

Lory

August 26, 2025

You were my last living Grandparent. When dad was in the military we used to love to come visit you and Grandpa. We would be so excited about getting free pizza, Ice Cream floats and going swimming! I miss those days. I will never forget us watching horror movies and ID when you lived with us. We watched TV all the time together. Every time I saw you you talked about it. I will miss you. Give everyone hugs for me up there.

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