Rita Ellen Davis

Rita Ellen Davis obituary, Crossville, TN

Rita Ellen Davis

Rita Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hood Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 20, 2026.
RITA ELLEN DAVIS age 54 of Crossville, TN passed away July 12, 2025. She was born June 18, 1971 in Toleda, Iowa the daughter of Eric and Elizabeth Downing Turbett. She worked several years as a cashier and attended Kings Fellowship.

She is survived by her children- Truman Davis and his wife Breonna of Knoxville, TN, Lonnie Davis of Crossville, TN, Elizabeth Turbett of Grimsley, TN, Samantha Davis of Crossville, TN, Erica Davis of Maryville, TN and Annie Davis of Maryville, TN, brothers- David Turbett and his wife LeeAnn of Tulsa, OK and Billy Turbett and his wife Christy of Crossville, TN and grandchildren- Katherine Poole, Ricky Poole, David Turbett, Shannon Turbett, Hope Turbett, Olivia Coulter, Amelia Coulter, Brodey Coulter, Marley Coulter, Mason Davis, Oakley Garrett, Keylie Davis, Ryder Davis and Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

A private family graveside will be held at a later date.

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