Rita D. Smith Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rita D. Smith of Rochester, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 3, 2025 at the age of 68, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita D. Smith or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her father Charles Smith; her stepfather Jim Babcook; her grandmother Opal Leach; her brother Lynn Smith; her siblings-in-law, Kenny Grant and Kathy Smith; and her nephew Nicholas Williams.
She is survived by: her mother Norma Babcook; her spouse Elza "Rusty" Smith; her children, Jason Baptiste, Angela Baptiste, Brian Smith, Melissa Smith and Kim Moore (Matt); her grandchildren, Logan Baptiste, Christopher Pettit, Brian Lee Elza Smith, Bradyn Andrew Robert Smith, Micah Baptiste, Kinley Richardson, Wesley Myers, Keaton Moore, Thea Moore, Jack Richardson and Walker Moore; her siblings, Jimmy Smith, Robert Smith, Yvonna Williams (Danny), Sherry Grant, Jay Bradley Babcook (Mary) and Tommy Smith; her sister-in-law Mary Ann Smith; and her grandchildren, McKinley, Reagan and Weston Releford. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
