BOLIVIA — Rita Gail Brantley, 58, formerly of Richfield, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
She was born Oct. 26, 1961, in Stanly County. Rita Gail graduated from North Stanly High School in 1980. She loved the beach, her animals, being outdoors and working with her flowers. Rita Gail was very passionate about being an advocate for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a disease that ultimately resulted in her passing. She had an influence on a lot of lives, she helped raise many children becoming affectionately known as “Momma Gail”.
Survivors include her daughters, Jenifer Brantley and Jessica Brantley; parents, Henry T. “Tom” and Vicky Shank; spouse, Randy Carmichael; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jeffrey Brantley; son, Jason Brantley; and granddaughter, Skylar Brantley.
A celebration of life service will be held 6 p.m., Saturday, June 13, with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel.
In Rita Gail’s memory, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to PSP Awareness.
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