Wednesday, January 3, 2024 9:56 am

Rita Cannon Smith, age 69, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Rita was born August 10, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Don Cannon and Hazel Womick Cannon. She worked many years as a waitress for various local restaurants. Rita was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Tina Brijl.

Those left to cherish her memory include her life companion, Douglas Garrett; son, Bronson Moore (Gina) of Ellenboro; daughter, Tracy Miller (Derick White) of Caroleen; sisters, Donna Flynn (Mike) of Cliffside and Lisa Smart (Dennis) of Ellenboro; uncle, Carl "Ham" Womick; aunt, Nadine Scruggs; four grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

No formal services will be conducted.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.