Obituary of Rita Sparks Gilley

Rita Sparks Gilley, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charlie Gilley; parents, Jeter and Thelma Sparks; daughter, Rebecca Lynn Gilley; grandson, Christopher Mark Gilley; and 3 brothers and a sister.

Rita is survived by her son, Charles Mark Gilley (Denise); grandson, Matthew Gilley (Allie);   great grandchildren, Savannah Gilley and Levi Gilley; sister, Em Richmond; sister-in-law, Peggy Teeter (Norm); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at Mays Memorial United Methodist Church, 1121 Oddfellows Road, Vinton, VA 24179 on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church listed above.

Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home.