Rita McMurry, 64, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home.

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Ruby Waters McMurry of Shelby and the late Bobby McMurry. Rita was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and she enjoyed caring for others. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Michael Searcy and wife Jessica and Dylan Mauney; sister, Susan McMurry; brother, Randy McMurry, all of Shelby; boyfriend, Rodney Bridges; grandchildren, Taylor Ledbetter, Jason Ledbetter, Amber Cheerek and Jordan Searcy; great-grandchildren, Luca Cheerek and Owen Ledbetter. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tim Sims officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, in the church.

Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.

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