October 4, 2019
53 year old Rita Fay Taylor of Smithville passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. Visitation with the family will be at the Love-Cantrell Chapel on Saturday from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am until time of the service at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Whorton Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her father, Norval Caldwell; mother, Alma Jean Shehane Swofford; Step-father, Doug Swofford; and Brother, Jackie Caldwell. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jimmie Taylor of Smithville; daughter, Heather and Kevin Williams of Smithville; Step-son, Roger and Shonda Taylor of McMinnville; Grandchildren, Beth and Belle Reed of Smithville, Christian and Kendra Taylor of McMinnville, and Casey Taylor of McMinnville; Brother, Adam and Sue Caldwell of Smithville; Sisters, Eva and Carl Bandy and Frances and Tommy Cates, all of Smithville; Several Brothers-in-Law, Sisters-in-Law, Nieces, Nephews and Friends also survive.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.