Rita Weatherford, age 76, of Ellenboro

Rita Weatherford, age 76, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Rita was born August 12, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late James Greene and Nora Mashburn Greene. Rita lived a life of service to others which included her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Hospice and for Carolina Community Care. She was a member of Goode's Grove Baptist Church. Her servant's heart led her to become a volunteer for several years at Basics Christian Ministries in Henrietta.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Renee Weatherford and her brother, James "Jimmy" Greene.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Norlina Cochran (Billy) of Ellenboro; "adopted" "Baby Boy" Wayne Lowery (Kim) of Bostic; grandchildren, Samantha Cochran, Timothy Lowery (Hannah), Dee Anna Wilson (Greg), Seth Lowery (Elaine); great grandchildren, John Reid Lowery, Eleanor Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Levi Lowery, Kathryn Lowery, Naomi Lowery, Haevyn Lowery and a nephew, Christopher Greene.

A graveside service was held May 23 at Goode's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Robby Hensley and Rev. Chris Blalock officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Basics Christian Ministries, PO Box 207, Cliffside, NC 28024 or Goode's Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 67, Mooresboro, NC 28114.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.