Rita Darlene Williamson, 72 of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on March 31, 1950 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late James D.and Ruth E. (Shaw) Miller.

She is survived by her daughter Vanessa (Scott) Belcuore of Amelia, three grandchildren Alexander (Marilyn) Bowersock of Wapakoneta, Richard Bowersock of Amelia, Brooke Bowersock of Wapakoneta and two great-grandchildren Elowynn Bowersock and Coraline Bowersock and a sister-in-law Deana Miller of Celina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, James D. Miller, Jr., and her granddaughter Natasha Bowersock.

She graduated from Van Wert High School with the Class of 1968. She was formerly employed by Speedway in Wapakoneta. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Wapakoneta and attended the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Jason Goss officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

Family and friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center.

Condolences may be shared with the Williamson family online at LehmanDzendzelfh.com.