Rita Phillips Rhymer

Rita Jayne Phillips Rhymer, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Mission Hospital.

  A native of Graham County, she was a daughter of the late William Lock Phillips and Claudia Lail Phillips. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Geraldine Brooks.

  Rita was a longtime member of Newfound Baptist Church and worked for the NC DOT for more than 33 years until retirement as the Human Resources Administrator. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

  Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 59 years, James “Jim” Ruben Rhymer; son Robert “Rob” Charles Rhymer and wife Darlene; granddaughter, Whitney Cambata and husband Cyrus; great-grandchildren: Ollie and Lily Cambata; sister, Carolyn Johnson and husband Harry; brother-in-law, John Brooks; and niece and nephews: Steve Brooks and wife Kendra, Amy McTigue and husband Kerry, and Kelly Johnson.

  A time of gathering to celebrate Rita’s life will be held from 3 till 5 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in the Chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. 

  Anders-Rice Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to serve the Rhymer family.