Rita Gaye Bullis's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Rita Gaye Bullis

September 3, 1953 - May 20, 2025 (71 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Rita Gaye Bullis's obituary , Passed away on May 20, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges Funeral Home

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Rita Gaye Bullis

September 3, 1953 - May 20, 2025 (71 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Rita Gaye Bullis Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Gaye Bullis (Knoxville, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita Gaye left this world on May 20, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Gaye Bullis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Linville "Lynn" Bullis; and her parents, Mack Lunsford and Viola Lunsford. She is survived by: her children, Jackie Nelson, Tambla (Lance) and Genna McNew; her grandchildren, Baylea, Cooper, Carter, Nick (Tori) and Peyton (Destiny); her great grandchildren, Riley, Jaxson and Elena; and her sisters, Pat Floyd, Judy Kay, Priscilla Bruce, Janice Yates (Keith), Ginger Sanders (Rick), Terri Nicely and Kim Clabough (Ken). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges Funeral Home



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Rutledge Pike Baptist Church
10316 Rutledge Pike, Mascot, TN 37806

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