Rita Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Smith of Columbia City, Indiana, who passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyman Groscost and June Groscost-Slayback (Robert Smith); and her siblings, Lyman "John" Groscost, Jr., William E. "Bill" Groscost and Omalea Jordan.
She is survived by: her children, Laura Berry (Kevin) of Adrian, MI and Lane Smith (Lesli) of Melbourne, FL; her granddaughters, Jocelyn Berry, Olivia Berry, Alaina Smith, Alyssa Smith and Alexa Smith; her stepgrandchildren, Ben Cearley and Brenna Cearley; and her sisters, Keautta Thomas and Sue King.
Memorial contributions in memory of Kaye may be made to First Church of God Building Fund, Stepping Stones Endowment Fund or Bob and Kaye Smith Memorial Scholarship in care of Whitley County Community Foundation.
