Rita Joyce Skelton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Joyce Skelton of Holly Springs, Mississippi, who passed away on May 22, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rita leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elton Wade Skelton and Eva Frances Jobe Skelton. She is survived by: her children, Christopher Charles Watts (Michelle) of Lake Center, MS, Bobby Shane McGreger of Ruth, MS and Christian Fuller (John) of Red Banks; and her siblings, James Skelton, Sr. (Debra) of Cockrum, MS, Shirley Tribble (Bobby) of Oakland, TN, Fran Ransome (Tommy) of Bull Shoals, AR, Sarah Purser (Corey) of Saulsbury, TN and Susan Graves of Olive Branch, MS. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other family members, and friends.
