Rita Faye Comer

Rita Faye Comer, 62, of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 from a heart attack associated with diabetes at her home. Ms. Comer was born March 22, 1954, in Anniston, AL and was a lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She was a registered nurse, graduating in 1982 with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Gadsden State. Ms. Comer served the residents of Calhoun County and the surrounding area as a Labor and Delivery nurse at Regional Medical Center for the majority of her career. She lovingly and compassionately assisted with the births of thousands of children during her career spanning more than 30 years. In her youth, Ms. Comer was baptized in the Lord’s church and she raised her two daughters, along with their father, in the love and obedience of the Lord. Ms. Comer had five grandchildren and was know to them as Ri-Ri, the name given to her by her eldest granddaughter. She loved each of her grandchildren dearly and they brought her much joy. Rita Comer was a beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Ms. Comer is survived by her daughters, Tara Turner Dale and husband Adam of Oxford and Lana Turner Parker and husband Chris of Newnan, GA; sister, Teresa Wells and husband Wayne of Saks; brother, Chuck Comer of Jacksonville; three granddaughters, Savannah, Cloie, and Claire Dale; two grandsons, Jackson and Logan Parker; two nieces, Tiffany Messer and husband Chad and Tasca Wells; three nephews, Brent Comer, Jonathan Smith and Stoney Noell; two great nephews, Coleman and Luke Messer; three great nieces, Hazley, Leah, and Lexi Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Bettie Comer, her sister Donna Smith and her nephew Brandon Noell. Friends are invited to join the family at a memorial service planned for 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, at Miller Funeral Home Chapel, 50 Hamric Drive East, Oxford. Ms. Comer’s sons-in-law, Dr. James Daniel and Mike Benson will officiate the service. The family will welcome and receive visitors immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to the American Diabetes Association.

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Rita Faye Comer

March 22, 1954 - September 18, 2016