Rita Raye Bird, age 71, of Smyrna, TN, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bird was the daughter of the late Ray Pruitt and Nina Nations Johnson. Rita is survived by her husband of 43 years, Raymond C. Bird; sisters, Denise Beavers and Cindy Hurand; brothers, Ray, Wayne, Dennis and Don Johnson; and an aunt and uncle, Ruth Ann and Gene Evans. Services to celebrate Rita will be at 11:00 the morning of Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Roselawn Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Eldred officiating. Placement will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Ascension Cremation Niches. Rita graduated from Smyrna High School in 1962 and she was a dedicated Air Force wife. Her husband’s many assignments allowed her to travel to many interesting cities. For 12 years, they lived in Europe and made several lifelong friends. She was a truly faithful and loving wife and will be dearly missed. Rita was very involved with Christs Servants Baptist Church in Antioch. In lieu of customary floral tributes, memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Christian Law Enforcement Mission Team of Christs Servants Baptist Church, 209 Pepper Ridge Circle, Antioch, TN 37013. To leave thoughts or memories, visit www.roselawnfh.com. Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-2742.
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