Rita Abel Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Abel (Belzoni, Mississippi), who passed away on January 17, 2020 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Tip Parks and Daisy Mae Sibley Parks; her husband Billie Joe Abel, Sr.; and her nephew Donnie Parks, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Tana Jane Franklin (Dirk) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Billie Joe Abel, Jr. (Jessica) of Duncan, Brad Parks Abel of Belzoni and Brian Tip Abel of Puerto Rico; her brother Donald Parks of Belzoni; and her grandchildren, Ben Abel, Sarah Abel, Hayley Franklin and Holden Franklin.
