On July 15, 2019, Rita Ann Remmy passed away peacefully at the age of 72. After a 4-year battle with colon cancer, she was finally called home to be with the Lord. She was strong, faithful, simple, and selfless. She loved to laugh. With her warmth and energy, she had a special way of making others feel welcomed and loved. She loved to play with, and teach, her grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Gerry. They met in Akron, Ohio and their life journey took them to Missouri, Ohio, New York, and Georgia.
Rita was a committed wife, loving mother, and grandmother. She leaves behind her sons, Scott and Greg, daughters-in-law, Danielle and Lisa, and grandchildren, Callie, Nathan, Abby, Brittney, and Aidan.
Rita is the beloved, little sister of David Culver and Jeanne Marquard, and is survived by several cherished nieces and nephews.
Rita’s funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 10:00am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Inurnment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. A reception following the burial will be at Floral Hills Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rita’s memory to the Winship Cancer Institute https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/support-winship/give/index.html