Rita Medlin Obituary
Rita Ann Medlin, age 81, of Henry, TN passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at St. Thomsas Hospital West in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Medlin was born on January 10, 1943, in New Albany, IN to the late Edmond Carter and the late Ruby Case Carter. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Carter. Mrs. Medlin attended Landmark United Pentecostal Church.
Survived by:
Husband: Hershel Medlin of Henry, TN
Son: David Medlin of Kansas City, MO
Daughters:
Lisa (Johnny) Lowry of Camden, TN
Darlece (David) Watt of Medina, TN
Brothers:
Kenny (Glenda) Carter of Camden, TN
Rudy Carter of Nashville, TN
Eddie (LeAnne) Carter of Las Vegas, NV
Grandchildren: Todd Garrison, Scott Garrison, Autum Pruiett, April Pruiett, Hannah Medlin, Ella Medlin, Caleb Medlin, Edmond Medlin
Great Grandchildren: Collin McLearen, Brianna Newsome, Madisyn Garrison, Austin Newsome, McKinley Garrison, Landyn McLearen, Triston Garrison, Zoey Newsome, Shelby Garrison, Louie McLearen, Nolan Garrison
Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 10:00-1:00 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 1 PM at Oakdale Funeral Home with Pastor Sharon Crossno officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Camden, TN.
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