Holly Springs Funeral Home

Rita Jean Johnson
Rita Jean Johnson, 73, of Waterford, MS, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025. She was born on October 13, 1951, in New Albany, MS, to Freddie Harold Whittington Sr. and Betty Jean Benham. Rita worked as a piano tuner at Wurlitzer and also contributed her skills at Sunbeam and Mulay Plastics, all located in Holly Springs, MS. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Benny Ray Johnson; daughters Renee Russom (Jessie) and Taylor Sullivan (Justin); grandchildren David Ray Johnson Jr. (Desiree), Sarah "Katie" Johnson (Jace), Jessica Russom, Lauren Russom, Kylee Sullivan, McKinley Sullivan, and Sadie Sullivan; bonus grandson Cooper Allison; and great-granddaughter Piper Ray. Rita was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Whitley; sister, Vickie Harper; and beloved son, David Ray Johnson Sr. Rita Jean will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held on March 27 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and a funeral service will take place on March 28 at 2:00 PM at Holly Springs Funeral Home.

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Name: Shawn Harper Date: 3/26/2025 1:23:20 AM Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this incredibly difficult time. Aunt Rita was an amazing mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and great grandmother. She will be sorely missed. She resides now in Heaven having left a void in our hearts which can never be filled.