Rita McGrady Machen

Funeral service for Rita McGrady Machen, age 73, of Alpine will be Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 11AM at Sycamore Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Weathers officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 at the church. Burial will follow at Tallasahatchie Cemetery.

Mrs. Machen passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ray Machen, parents, James and Mary McGrady and her twin sister, Frieda King. She was a lifetime member of Sycamore Baptist Church, where she was dedicated to her choir and extended love to every person she met.

Survivors are her sons, Daryl Machen (Melissa), Wesley Machen (Cheryl), brother, Andy McGrady (Jane), sister, Connie Reeves (Kenneth), grandchildren, Christopher Collier, Jacob Machen, Hannah Machen, Tucker Kornegay, Emily Machen, Joey Machen, Blake Machen, Jacob Kornegay and great grandchild, Finn Collier.

The family will accept flowers or donations in Rita's memory may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church Choir.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Machen, Joey Machen, Blake Machen, Shane King, Chris Collier, Ryan Strickland, Tucker Kornegay and Jacob Kornegay.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.curtisandsonfh.com. Curtis and Son North Chapel will direct the services.