Rita was born in Greencastle on February 9, 1947, the daughter of Willard and Hazel Marie Scott (Buis) Fitzsimmons.
Mrs. Ash worked in many restaurants over the years as a cook. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Greencastle. Rita loved to help people, and was a professional Clown for many years, and an actively licensed Minister.
Survivors include her three children, Tina Rogers, (Curt), Shelia Friend, (Scott), and Clyde Ash; two brothers, Russell Fitzsimmons and Teddy Scott, (Tracy); a sister, Patricia Jones, (Gary); four grandchildren, Renee Duncan, Dustin Rogers, (Maggie), Shelby Detro, (Josiah), and April Detro; four great-grandchildren, Jayla Weekly, Emily Weekly, Lincoln Rogers, and Elaina Rogers; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Clyde Edward Ash Sr.; and a brother, Lesster Fitzsimmons.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.
Memories may be shared with family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.
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