Rita Mae Edwards's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Madison, Indiana

Rita Mae Edwards

March 5, 1947 - May 2, 2026 (79 years old)

Madison, Indiana

Rita Mae Edwards's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2026 in Madison, Indiana

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Rita Mae Edwards

March 5, 1947 - May 2, 2026 (79 years old)

Madison, Indiana

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Rita Mae Edwards Obituary

In loving memory of Rita Mae Edwards of Madison, Indiana, who departed this world on May 2, 2026 at the age of 79. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Mae Edwards to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert McCrady and Edna McCrady (Witten); and her siblings, Wayne McCrady, Alfred McCrady and Mary Ritchison.

She is survived by: her husband George Edwards of Madison; her children, Steve Edwards of Madison, Richie Moore (Marcia) of Charlestown, Tracy Dawn Hammond (Shawn) of Madison and David Riley (Sharon) of Madison; her grandchildren, George Steven, Maegan, Ryan, Taylor, Conner, Justin, Rachel, Jason, Devon and Schuylar; her great grandchildren, George Steven III and Zoey Grace; and her siblings, Doris Smith of Austin and James Larry McCrady of Austin.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Contributions may be made at the Welty Family Funeral Home, Lytle Chapel or below.

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Visitation

Welty Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service
117 Holt Dr, Madison, IN 47250

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May 08

Funeral service

Welty Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service
117 Holt Dr, Madison, IN 47250

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May 08

Burial

Zoah Christian Church Cemetery
700 N Zoah Church Rd, Scottsburg, IN 47170

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