Rita McElwaine's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2024 in Mount Holly, North Carolina

Rita McElwaine

October 10, 1935 - October 15, 2024 (89 years old)

Mount Holly, North Carolina

Rita McElwaine's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2024 in Mount Holly, North Carolina

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Woodlawn Funeral Home

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Rita McElwaine

October 10, 1935 - October 15, 2024 (89 years old)

Mount Holly, North Carolina

Rita McElwaine Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita McElwaine of Mount Holly, North Carolina, born in Gaston, North Carolina, who passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita McElwaine to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gurley Wilson and Eva Wilson (Waters); her husband Dan McElwaine; her sons, Danny and Michael McElwaine; her grandson Daniel McElwaine; her daughter-in-law Donna McElwaine; and her siblings, Bill, Betty, Jerry, Joe, Libby and Tony.

She is survived by: her daughter Sonja Johnson (Mitch); her grandchildren, Michael McElwaine Jr. (LeighAndra), Casey McElwaine (Brittanie), Stevi Wike (Justin Verwey), Tyler McElwaine (April), Drew Johnson (Tonya) and Chad Johnson (Taylor); her great grandchildren, Bennett, Sawyer, Roman, Bradley, Ruby and Witten; and her close friend Jerry Gordon.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform an act of kindness for someone in Rita's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Woodlawn Funeral Home



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First United Methodist Church
5481 Hickory Grove Rd, Stanley, NC 28164

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5481 Hickory Grove Rd, Stanley, NC 28164

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