Rita Ann Benton Obituary
The memory of Rita Ann Benton (Covington, Georgia), who passed away on February 19, 2026 at the age of 54, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She is survived by: her former husband Bill Allen Benton; her daughter Ritavian Alyse Benton; her father Deacon Henry Louis Shepherd; her sister Sharon Lafaye Shepherd-Jones; her siblings-in-law, Maxine Head (Jessie), Kayla Brown and Darold Brown; her nieces and nephews, Antonio Carter (Kym), Mckale, Brian, Jashone Shepherd, Madison and Kynelee Carter; and her friend Elaine Morgan. She is also survived by extended family and dear friends.
