Rita Austin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Austin of Danville, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on September 15, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Austin to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Jefferson and Mary Ola Gillispie Jefferson; her husband David Austin; her brother David Jefferson; and the father of her child Johnny Duncan.
She is survived by: her stepsons, Jonathon Austin (Janice) of Blacksburg, VA and Nathan Austin of Huntsville, AL; her daughter Lisa Duncan Setzer (Jason) of Claremont; her stepdaughter Tammy Franks of Danville, VA.; and her grandchildren, Lauren Moser, Jackson Moser, Brandi Franks, Hannah Ross, Madison Austin, Josh Austin and Jordan Austin.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
