Born on October 1, 1951, Rita was the daughter of Robert Harris Allyn and Marion (Dunham) Allyn.
Rita graduated from Athens High School and worked for Dunkin' Donuts and Publix. Known for her love of all living things, especially cats, Rita enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus, and was a member of St. James Church.
Rita is survived by her sister, Adella (Allyn) Harter of Murfreesboro, TN, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, the Reverend Dr. Robert Starr Allyn II; her husbands, Edgar Carl Blair and Sterling C. Blair; and her sister, May Lou (Allyn) DeWees.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a service at 2:00 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens, GA 30606.
A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, 3655 Atlanta Highway, Athens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. James Church, 111 West Lake Drive, Athens, GA 30606.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
