Official Obituary of
Rita Gay (Russell) York
June 6, 1949 ~ May 1, 2026 (age 76) 76 Years Old
Rita York Obituary
Rita Gay (Russell) York, age 76 of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Fentress Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.
Gay is survived by her:
Husband, Gene York
Son, Gary York and wife Sheri
Daughter, Gelina Mata and husband Daniel
Grandchildren, Allison Johnson and husband Chris
Kyle York and wife Hannah
Great-Grandchildren, Tatum, Maddux, Kamryn & Walker Johnson and Collins York
Brothers, Johnny Russell and wife Sue
Guy Russell and wife Debbie
Sister, Gloria Allred
Sister-in-law, Mildred Phipps
A host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends
She is preceded in death by her:
Parents, Jeff and Grace (Ramsey) Russell
Siblings, Garry Russell, Junior Phipps, Mabel Cross, Grant Russell and Georgia Duncan
Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Rita Gay (Russell) York of Jamestown.
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Services
Visitation
SundayMay 3, 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Jennings Funeral Homes, Inc.
414 N. Main St.
Jamestown, TN 38556
Funeral Service
SundayMay 3, 2026
3:00 PM
Jennings Funeral Homes, Inc.
414 N. Main St.
Jamestown, TN 38556
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