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Rita Ann DeVinney, 80, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Born in Sullivan County, TN on May 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Grant William Trent and Annie Lee Smith.
Rita was an active member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She worked for several years at Carolina Shoe and Premier Hosiery, before working and retiring from Broughton Hospital. She loved cooking for and spending time with her family and spending time with her feline companions.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Trent DeVinney; grandchildren, Cooper, Madison, and Andrew DeVinney; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Gabe DeVinney; and a number of cousins, extended family, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her step-father, Horace “John” Smith; husband, William “Duck” DeVinney; and brother, Bob Trent.
The family will receive friends from 3:30 until 5 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice (amoremsupport.org/donate).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Rita loved eating at the Snack Bar and that’s where I met her until I moved to Morganton!! She was always precious and had the most amazing kind heart! She will be missed greatly by her family especially her babies….
Many prayers to you all.
Mrs. Rita was always so kind at Smyrna Baptist. It was such a joy to see her sweet smile each time we crossed paths. I will especially miss hearing her talk about her cats—her face would light up whenever she shared stories about them, and it was clear how much she loved them. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. May they find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories they shared with her.