of Benton, AR

March 4, 1948 - March 8, 2024

Rita Kay (Cook) Taylor, 76, of Bryant was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 8, 2024 in North Little Rock. She was born to William A. and Ruth N. Cook on March 4, 1948 in Lonoke, Arkansas.

Rita graduated from White Hall High School in 1966. She worked as a Bank Teller for Relyance Bank for over 40 years and was a member at East Side Baptist Church of Pine Bluff. She had a love for the beach, always reading a good book and loved tending to her flowers and plants, she especially loved sunflowers. Her family and friends meant the world to her and she deeply loved them. Her faith in the Lord is what Rita will be remembered for and the love for her Savior was seen by many.

Survivors include her children, Bruce Whitcomb (Vikki) of South Elgin, Illinois, Chris Whitcomb (Krisina) of White Hall, Arkansas, Julie Cox (Derrick) of Benton, Arkansas; grandchildren, Ashton Whitcomb, Hannah Mansfield (Gabe), Evan Whitcomb, Jake Cox, Parker Whitcomb, Aiden Whitcomb, Ava Cox; brother, Ronnie Cook; sister, Patsy Stewart and Oscar Taylor, the father of Julie.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home with Alan McKinley officiating. After the Celebration of Life service, the family will continue by visiting and sharing stories.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the many prayers that covered Rita and her loved ones.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com