For the last 20 years I have been blessed to be a part of this family and have Rita as my Aunt. I'm so grateful for the love she showed me over the years and that love grew to include our girls. She always thought of little ways to show them her love and let them know she was thinking about them. Rita was so proud of her family. She considered everyone she loved family and she loved each and every member in a unique way. She really listened when people talked to her because she truly cared what they were saying. She was considerate, kind, and loving and I'm heartbroken that she's gone. She will always hold a special place in my heart and in this family. I love you all very much and I hope that one of you will call me when batteries, gatorades, or cokes are on sale. ❤

Rita was my first friend and neighbor when I moved here from Calif. I was very shy and timid..and it took a while, but she finally broke me out of my shell and became extended family to Scotty and I. I loved her and will miss her with all my heart. She was the kindest, most giving person ever.  Fly with the Angels Rita...🙏🏼💞

Rita, I  will love and miss you dearly. I'm so glad that God let us find each other again and was able to spend time together. It means so much to me. You are proud I know of your family. They are truly adoring to you. Your special to everyone who met you. You touched my heart ❤ in a positive way and I will always appreciate you. You are with God and all who left us already. How beautiful Heaven is with you there.I know the world was a better place with you in it. Love your cousin. Judy 

You were an AMAZING mom!I love you so much!

Momma My Forever Angel 
In my heart you will always be!

I was almost 1 when Rita was born.  She and I grew up together under the warm, loving care of “Granny” Flynn.  We made mud pies, swam in a big wash tub, and drove Don and Kenneth crazy.  Our favorite was playing church.  We sang “Jesus Loves The Little Children” and quoted Bible verses.  Rita was a kind, generous, loving, Godly woman from childhood.  I will always remember our times together.  I love her.  Prayers for you all.

Mamaw, I’ve had so many great memories with you, I’ll cherish them always, I always loved staying with you and papaw, I loved our trips to the beach and our trips to the grocery store, and I especially loved our Saturday morning breakfasts we used to have papaw would cook the sausage and bacon, you would cook the eggs, biscuits and the gravy, I always loved helping you make the biscuits, and you always went out of your way to help everyone in need, and you never met a stranger and you always loved everyone. Every chance you had you always wanted to go to church and then when you weren’t able to you watched it on Facebook you never missed one. I’m going to miss calling you and talking to you, I’m going to miss you sending me daily bible verses. You impacted so many people you watched and met over the years. I wanna be just like you Mamaw, I want people to see you in me. You meant so much to me Mamaw. I’m so blessed to have you as my Mamaw. You will always be in my heart. I miss you and love you more than anything. 

Aunt Rita I will never forget how safe and sheltered I felt at your home. How you helped me grieve the passing of Momma Marie, next to her I have never felt this much pain. I had so much I still wanted to say. I will try to do the things I promised. I will have a open heart and door like you did for so many of us. I am unsure how to move forward without your wisdom, love and support. 

Love you EQUAL. 

Momma I miss you so much. Like you days before you left. You taught many of things except how to live without you. My heart is literally broken, it’s the worst feeling ever. You are such an inspiration to so many. You have impacted so many lives. You taught me to be strong, but I’m letting you down, as I can’t be strong when you aren’t here. I told you I would try on certain things and I won’t stop trying to be the woman so make you proud. I just wish I had 5 more minutes with you. I wished you were here. But I can’t be selfish,  I know you was ready, but yet I wasn’t. There is hole in my heart that will always be there until I see you again. Oh and just know we taking good care of daddy. Save me a place up there. I know you are walking the beaches if they have them and loving every minute of it. You are precious angel momma. I LOVE YOU EQUAL  

Rita was loved by me and my children. She included us in many of her traditions and loved my children and me. Prayers to all of her family as I know how she will be missed by all. Rest in peace my friend!

This is what I remember of her ,she babysat my daughter when she was young she and Malcom had such kind hearts, I remember many time eating dinner there in my younger life.  Love them both like no other. Family is what she was 
They all are. I'm so sorry ,it's not a good thing for one's life to loose a parent, I lost my dad January 12 2020, and it was like someone ripped me into. I'm sorry the family is going through this. May the lord walk with you all the rest of your days .
Love you guys 

I have you in my prayers and I love you and your family is in my thoughts

Momma there is not enough words for me to say how empty I feel. You taught us so much except to how to live without you. 
My heart is broken in a million pieces. I promised you I would try to take care of everyone and I will sure do my best.
 “I LOVE YOU EQUAL”. 
Fly high my forever Angel save a place for me. Until We Meet Again. I will always love you! 

She was one of the sweetest women I have ever met, She will be so missed by all who knew her.. one of my latest memories I have is the last couple of times she was in nursery at church she asked me if I liked Starburst and I said yes that I loved them and she asked if I've had any of the mini ones and I said no haven't seem them the next Sunday she brought me a big bag of them and I thought how sweet of her to remember that and bring me a bag.. That is just the last one that I had with her but there was many. I loved her and will truly miss her..  Beautiful lady inside and out. 

I am so devasted to hear of Rita's passing. She had such a beautiful heart! I have many memories of staying at her house and playing with Emily, Leann, Becky. They became like a family to me growing up. We would play house, hide and seek, board games and eat lunch together. I have fond memories of riding with Rita to go to Sugarbaker's and picking up some goodies to make her famous candy. She was an awesome caretaker and cook. I always felt special in her house, which was comforting, because my mother was ill. She is now flying high with my mother and watching over us. I give my deepest condolences to all of Rita's family and special friends. 

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Malcolm Tindell (Handsome)

Becky Curington

Leann Tindell

Emily Boyer (Ande)

Kent Flynn (Sydney)

David Curington (Beth)

Ryan Curington (Bri)

Jordan

Isaac

Bubba Wilson

Alyssa

Karra

Addison Graham

Marshall Tindell

Sam Flynn (Linda)

Frankie Flynn (Tammie)

Willard Robinson

Special members of the family, Matt, Lori, Gavin, Blaine, and Keagan Cantrell; BFF Teresa Elliott; special cousin, Susan Williamson; special aunt, Betty Jo Flynn; special nieces, Lila and Kori Flynn; special nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rita leaves behind many extended family members and friends.

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Rita Fay Tindell

November 1, 1955 – February 1, 2021

Berry Funeral Home

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