Rita Mae Harris Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Mae Harris of Crisfield, Maryland, born in Deal Island, Maryland, who passed away on May 22, 2022 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Mae Harris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Abbott and Lola Mae White Abbott; and her siblings, Thomas Abbott, James "Bones" Abbott, Jack B. and Jackie.
She is survived by: her children, Michael White, Sr. of Crisfield, Charles Ford, Jr. of Crisfield and Carole Leach of Disputanta, VA; her siblings, Albert Culbertson (Diane) of Marion, Gordon Abbott (Kim) of Crisfield, Larry Abbott (Ethel) of Crisfield and Jerry Culbertson of Crisfield; her grandchildren, Michael White, Jr., Noah Ford, Stephanie McCready (Jeff), Charles Ford, III (Christa) and Candace Ford (Clairissa); and her great grandchildren, Steven Pilkerton (Carman), Jordon McCready (Danielle), Alexis McCready, Cheyenne Ford, Chelsea Ford, Damien Ford and Alyssa Ford. She is also survived by several great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her beloved cat.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad, LSCARS, P.O. Box 406, Crisfield, MD 21817.
