Rita Ann Duty, age 81 of Columbus, OH passed away on December 23, 2023. Born to the late Martin and Marinda Hall on February 19, 1942. She graduated from McDowell High School in 1959 and went on to work as a secretary at Central Ohio Parts Warehouse, where she later retired from in 2000. She was married to Loren Duty for 16 years before he passed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Marinda Hall; husband, Loren Duty; sisters, Lola Johnson, Goldie Johnson and Opal Bush; brothers, Arthur Hall, Charles Hall, Luther Hall and Clinnon Hall.

Rita is survived by her children, Pam Jackson (Derek) and Marty Martin (Tina); grandchildren, Maegen Martin, Zachary Martin, Loren Beckett (Drew) and Chris Jackson (Rachel); great-grandchild, Hazel Jackson; siblings, Mary Hall and Pearl Johnson, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends and family may call on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 11 A.M. until time of service at 1 P.M. at the O.R. WOODYARD Co. 1346 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207.