Rita Faye Smothers, age 88, of Bradfordsville, passed away on Saturday, January 03, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1937 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Edgar Floyd and Bershy Hallie Rakes.

She was preceded in death by her son, George Smothers Jr.; parents; several brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her two sons, Ray Smothers and Carroll Smothers (Irma) both of Bradfordsville; two daughters, Kathy Sue Eldridge of Sterns, Emily Jo Lowery of Bradfordsville; five grandchildren, Faye, Carla, Jamie, Nancy Faye, Christopher; three great-grandchildren, Quinn, Tanner, Danny; sister, Virginia Kirkland; brother, Jack Rakes of Bradfordsville.

In keeping with the family's wishes, private cremation was chosen with inurnment to follow at a later date.