Rita Ann Benton

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Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

Posted events

February 22, 2026

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Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

1163 Reynolds Street SW, Covington, GA 30014

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Springfield Baptist Church-Conyers

1877 Iris Drive Southeast, Conyers, GA 30013

Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

Posted an obituary

February 22, 2026

Rita Benton Obituary

Rita Ann Benton, formerly known as Rita Ann Shepherd, was born on May 3, 1971, in Covington, Georgia. Rita entered eternal rest on February 19, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.Rita was a vibrant... Read Rita Benton's Obituary