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200 Jaybird Road, Morristown, TN 37814
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Rita Smith Obituary
Rita is preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Mary Bowlin; two infant brothers; and special friend, Sandra Sharp.
Rita is survived by Dale Smith of the home; daughter, Kelly Brooks; special son, Ryan Collins (Kenzie); granddaughter, Layla; step daughter, Leah Kiefer of Akron, OH; sisters, Shirley Gibson, Mae (Tim) Luttrell, Patsy Bowlin, and Kathy (Tim) Lamb; a host of nieces, great nieces, and great nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System and the Heritage Center.
The family will receive friends from 3 – 4:30 PM, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 4:30 PM, with Rev. Johnny Carr officiating.
Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rita Marie (Bowlin Brooks) Smith, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
9
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home
200 Jaybird Road, Morristown, TN 37814
Send FlowersDec
9
Celebration of Life
4:30 p.m.
East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home
200 Jaybird Road, Morristown, TN 37814
Send FlowersServices provided by
Allen Funeral Home - MorristownOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.