Obituary: RITA FAYE BULLINS GENTRY

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Rita Faye Bullins Gentry, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her home.

The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Colonial Funeral Home in Madison.

Rita was born on October 31, 1957, in Rockingham County to the late William Russell Bullins and Willie Ruth White Bullins. Rita was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She loved her family and always enjoyed spending time together, and liked to travel, especially time spent on the beaches when living in Florida.

Rita had an enthusiastic sense of humor and quick wit. She had a passion for decorating and crafts, especially at Christmas time. She always made every birthday, every Christmas so special, loved giving and was joyed by seeing a person light up when opening that perfect gift. An avid fan of the author Stephen King, she found joy in the thrilling worlds he created. Rita was also a devoted military spouse, supporting her husband through his over twenty years in the United States Navy—always saying “she was holding down the fort” when deployments lasted for months at a time.

Survivors include her husband of fifty years, Charles “C.W.” Gentry, daughter, Gwen Gentry Jones (Kevin); granddaughter, Ally Jones; siblings, Charles Bullins, Connie Bullins, Delane Bullins, Bonnie Robinson, Lane Bullins, and Shane Bullins. Also, her loving sisters-in-law, Barbara Terry, Judy Johnson, Sue Bullins, and many extended family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Ancora Compassionate Care, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.

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