Rita Popplewell Johnson, 62, of Jamestown, KY died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. She was born December 29, 1956 in Charleston, SC.
Rita was a Payroll Clerk for Tarter Gate Company.
She was preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Popplewell.
SURVIVORS:
1 daughter: Melinda Carole Bunch King, Randleman, NC
2 grandchildren: William Isaiah King; Hannah Elizabeth King
Mother: Ann Popplewell, Jamestown, KY
1 brother: Robert I. (Donita) Popplewell, Rogersville, TN
1 sister: Regina (Billy) Roy, Colorado
Several nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 10:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Scott Russell officiating
Visitation: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and after 8:00amCT on Thursday
Interment: Square Oak Cemetery
Her daughter's request is that donations be made to Ky Daughters of the American Revolution and/or Jane Lampton Chapter in Columbia, instead of flowers. The family also requests no home visits.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
