Rita Jo Cook Reed's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee

Rita Jo Cook Reed

October 25, 1958 - January 21, 2023 (64 years old)

Sparta, Tennessee

Rita Jo Cook Reed's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2023 in Sparta, Tennessee

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Rita Jo Cook Reed

October 25, 1958 - January 21, 2023 (64 years old)

Sparta, Tennessee

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Rita Jo Cook Reed Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Jo Cook Reed of Sparta, Tennessee, born in McKenzie, Tennessee, who passed away on January 21, 2023 at the age of 64. 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, Decatur Cook and Annie Bell Darnall Cook; her stepdaughter Kathy Osborn; her great grandchild Taylen Skidmore; and her brother Wendell Cook.

She is survived by: her husband Burt Reed; her daughters, Tara Harris (Will) and Kelly Jackson; her stepdaughters, Christina Collins (Chris) and Amanda Skidmore; her grandchildren, Carley, Makenzie Harris, Naly, Nolan, Holden Heady, Devon Amole, Chase, Nathan Edman, Robert, Christian, Faith Skidmore, Samantha, Emily and Parker Osborn; her great grandchildren, Dawson, Christopher, Cambre, Eli, Aria, Ava, Evan, Juno and Rylan; and her siblings, Karon Acklen, Sharon Clark of Decatur and Randell Cook.

Her gospel music could be heard from radio stations around the south to gospel singings, revivals and even concerts in their yard during the pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, the Reed family suggests memorials be made to Hunter Funeral Home, PO Box 90, Sparta, TN 38583 to help the family with funeral expenses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hunter Funeral Home



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Hunter Funeral Home
120 Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583

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Hunter Funeral Home
120 Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583

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