Rita Mears Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Mears of Melfa, Virginia, who passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Mears to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rita leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Belote and Fannie Belote of Quinby. She is survived by: her husband Thomas E. Mears Sr.; her children, Thomas E. Mears Jr. (T. J.) and Jackie Lilliston; her siblings, Butch Belote, Connie West and Linda Parks; and her grandchildren, Tabitha, Tiffany, Blake, Lane, Kenadie and Raylan. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
