Rita Kay Caudill, 66, of Waynesburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Stanford Crossing. Born on February 15, 1958, in Stanford, Kentucky, Rita was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Caudill. She spent her career in the medical field, but her greatest joy came from being a loving mother and “Mamaw Rita” to her grandchildren.
Rita was a devoted member of Olive Baptist Church, where she also taught Sunday School. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she found comfort and strength in reading her Bible daily. In her free time, she enjoyed embroidery and cherished quiet moments with a cup of coffee.
Rita is survived by her two daughters, Misty Gail Spoonamore and Kristi Nicole Helena Spoonamore, both of Waynesburg; four sons, Kenneth Lee Kidd of Waynesburg, Gregory C. Kidd (Patty) of Waynesburg, Levi Dude Caudill of Stanford, and James Caudill of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Junior Caudill of Waynesburg and Randy Caudill of Eubank, Kentucky; five sisters, Bertie Jones, Bonnie Denny, and Melissa Caudill, all of Waynesburg, Vickie Kidd of Waynesburg, and Rhonda Denny of Somerset, Kentucky. She is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends who will dearly miss her.
In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her three brothers, Larry Caudill, Donald Caudill, and James Caudill.
A public visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home in Waynesburg. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with a livestream available on Rita’s memorial page on the funeral home’s website.
Rita will be laid to rest in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Broughtontown, Kentucky. Serving as active pallbearers will be Kenneth Kidd, Greg Kidd, Levi Caudill, Junior Caudill, Lance Elmore, and Ely Caudill. Honorary pallbearers include Randy Caudill, Dennis Denny, Sean Waterman, and James Caudill.
Barnett, Demrow & Friend Funeral Home is entrusted with Rita’s arrangements. Condolences can be shared with the family through the guest book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.
