Rita Ruth Anthony

May 9, 1950 - October 11, 2020

Rita Ruth Woolly Anthony, age 70, went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home in Milburn, Oklahoma. Rita was born May 9, 1950 in Lula, Oklahoma the daughter of Elmer and Lottie Woolly. She married James (Randy) Anthony on May 30, 1969 in Sherman, Texas. She leaves behind a legacy of Christian service to her church and family; a true prayer warrior. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left an indelible impression on everyone who met her. Her talent, humor, love and dedication to family and friends will be greatly missed. Rita is survived by her husband James. (Randy) Anthony of Milburn, Oklahoma; children James (Shannon) Anthony of Ravia, Oklahoma, Shawna Lively and husband Roger of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren Preston Polston and wife Martina of Sherman, Texas, Haylie Lively of Asheville, North Carolina, Caroline Lively of Jacksonville, Alabama, Kevan Anthony of Bells, Texas; brother Clyde Woolly of Nida, Oklahoma, sister Betty (Sue) Neasbitt and husband Charles of Denison, Texas, brother Charles Woolly of Denison, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brothers J.E. Woolly and Eddie Woolly. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at DeArman-Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Taylor officiating. Graveside will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Coal County. Family visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at DeArman-Clark Funeral Home, Tishomingo, Oklahoma.