MITCHELL – Rita Jo Williams, 74, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House.
Born June 25, 1950, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of Raymond and Laverne (Brown) Mattix. Rita married David “Dink” Williams on August 28, 1987 and he survives.
Rita retired from Lehigh Cement Company as a heavy equipment operator. She was a 1968 graduate of Mitchell High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree. Rita was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of American Legion Post No. 250. She attended Park Place Church of God. She enjoyed bowling, softball, shopping, swimming, and tending to her flowers. Rita loved being with her grandkids.
Surviving are her husband, David “Dink” Williams of Mitchell; son, Ryan Lee (Mariah) Roop of Mitchell; stepson, John M. (Brittany) Williams of Ft. Wayne; grandchildren, Kade Mattix Roop and Kamron Erik Roop; and sister, Becky Curtis of Bloomington.
Her parents and siblings, Mary Lou Powell, Alta Smith, Jim Mattix, and Bob Mattix, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Cindy Maxwell officiating. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial Gifts: Shriners Hospitals for Children
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