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Rita Covalt Obituary
Rita Jane Covalt, 95, of Morristown, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Major Health Partners in Shelbyville.
She was born August 20, 1929, in Hancock County, the daughter of Charles H. and Ruby E. (Dismore) Schutt. On May 27, 1949, she married Marvin E. Covalt, and he preceded her in death on July 9, 2004.
Rita is survived by her daughters, Christina Wilson and husband, Ken, of Morristown, and Jane Rodenhuis and husband, Jeff, of Morristown; grandchildren, Wendi, Erin, Kellie, Katie, Eric and Jill; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; niece, Linda Buckland; and nephew, Philip Kelso.
In addition to Marvin, Rita was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Schutt; and sister, Charlene Northam.
Rita graduated in 1947, from Morristown High School.
She was a member of the Gwynneville Christian Church.
Rita was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Indiana Bell for two years.
She enjoyed cooking and baking.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 pm, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Gwynneville Christian Church, 7104 E. Mulberry St., in Gwynneville, Indiana 46144. Funeral service will follow at 3 pm, with Ted Hagel officiating.
Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gwynneville Christian Church, PO Box 131, Gwynneville, Indiana 46144.
Online condolences may be shared with Rita's family at www.freemanfamily funeralhomes.com.
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