Rita Sue Harville Gentry, 81, passed away February 9, 2020.  She was born in Baxter, TN the daughter of the late Oscar Finley Harville and Leara Bea Bryant Harville.  She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Michael Anthony Gentry, Sr.; and brother, Ralph Richard Harville.

Rita is survived by her daughter, Diane Gentry Askew; sons, Michael Anthony Gentry, Jr. and wife, Gail Ellen Gentry, James Dean Gentry; grandson, James Nickalus Gentry; great granddaughter, Lily Faye Gentry; sisters, Lorrell McLeod and Lois Aline Leger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Greg Casper officiating.  Friends may join the family for a time of visitation one-hour prior from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com .