Rita Payton Sell

Rita Payton Sell obituary, Upton, KY

Rita Payton Sell

Rita Sell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manakee Funeral Home - Elizabethtown on Aug. 28, 2023.
On August 26th at just 70 years young, Rita Payton Sell left all her pain and suffering to join her mother Geneva Dailey Payton, her father Hayes Payton, her two brothers Robert Payton and Kenny Payton and his wife "Momma Karen" and their son Timothy Payton, her husband Harold Sell and her only grandchild Kaylee Shyann Booker at the Pearly Gates.
Rita left behind her only child Penny Kay O'Sullivan and her husband Leland; an older brother Donald Payton, his wife Charlotte and their children and grandchildren; a younger sister Karen Lynn Payton; her sister-in-law Shirley Payton; two nieces Kimberly and Theresa; a nephew Gregory, and all of their children and grandchildren.
Rita worked most of her life as a seamstress at various companies but retired from E-town Laundry in 2015. She loved a lot of things in life: Harleys, Coke Cola, Reese Cups, animals and the supernatural. She had many friends and family who loved her.
The family has chosen cremation per her wishes.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Manakee Funeral Home are being accepted to help cover the costs of laying Rita to rest.
Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com

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