Rita Williamson

Rita Williamson obituary

Rita Williamson

Rita Williamson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKibben & Guinn Funeral Service - Grenada on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Mrs. Rita Ann Milam Williamson, 71, of Hephzibah, GA, formerly of Grenada, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1954 in Virginia to Curtis E. and Florence Adams Milam. Rita worked for a number of years in the hospitality industry and enjoyed reading, painting, sewing and knitting in her spare time.

A private family burial was held in the Calvary Cemetery in Carroll County.

Survivors include three sons, Michael Cole, Terry Williamson of Grenada and Tracy Williamson of Hephzibah, GA; sister, Judy Collins of Grenada; brother, Frank Milam of Grenada; and four grandchildren, Tara Williamson, Brandon Williamson, Ann Robinson and Terry Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Yancy Williamson; sister, Cathy Austin; and brothers, Curtis and Jack Milam.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).

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