Rita Lynn (nee Sturgill) Helton of Loveland, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on May 8, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved wife of 35 years to Ricky Aaron Helton. Loving mother of Charissa (Jerry Ferreri) Scurlock, Tasha (Chris) Danzilo, Ricki (Matt Hall) Helton and Randall Aaron (Jessica Walker) Helton. Caring grandmother of Samantha (Joey) Morgan, Alexandrea (David Brooks) King, Dominique (Curtis Thompson) King, Charles King Jr., Dale (Lexi Fortune) King, Tiara Sturgill, Taylor (Dalton Mason) Sturgill, Michael Helton and Andrew Helton. Proud Mawmaw Pooh of Gotham, Hayden, Ryder, Paisley, Jayden, Aubrey and Asher. Dear sister of Pam (Jerry) Burton, Bob (Terri) Sturgill Jr., Ed Sturgill, Don Sturgill and Donna (Tim) Owens. Cherished daughter of Joann (nee Holland) Sturgill and the late Robert Ray Sturgill Sr. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.

Friends will be received from 11 AM to 1 PM on Monday, July 24 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will begin at 1 PM on Monday. Pastor Danny Stringer officiating.

Interment, Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, OH.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Rita Helton to help with funeral expenses, c/o Tasha Danzilo, 813 Glendon Dr., Loveland, OH 45140