Rita Ashley Obituary
Mrs. Rita Sue Bunch Ashley, age 74, of Oak Ridge formerly of Petros, passed away suddenly Friday December 20, 2024, at her home. Sue loved her grandkids and enjoyed watching her grandkids’ ball games.
She is preceded in death by her parents Willie & Mary Bunch; Sister Janie Bunch; Brothers Randal and William Bunch.
Rita is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Willie and Charity Bunch
Daughter Atonia Ashley
Grandchildren: Trevor and Kalli Bunch, Jordan, Emma, Kaden and Mason Touton, Candace Russell, Dezare Keith, and Jr Sizemore.
Three great Grandchildren
Brothers: Bobby & Cookie Bunch
Best friend Michelle Chirip
Billy Bunch and Sharon
Johnny Bunch
Sister: Betty Bunch and Greg Patterson
Also surviving are a host of other friends and family.
The family will receive friends Monday December 23, 2024, from 12-1 pm at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 1pm with Bro. Keith Shown officiating. Interment will follow in the Petros Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Petros, TN.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rita Sue Bunch Ashley.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1318 Knoxville Hwy P.O. Box 326, Wartburg, TN 37887
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