Rita Renee Kemp, age 50 of Malvern, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. She was born in Aurora, Illinois on January 30, 1968 to Walter Kemp and the late Carolyn Fisher Kemp. Reared and educated in Illinois, she had been a resident of Malvern for 25 years. She was a member of the Tabernacle of Praises Church in Malvern, and the Highways and Hedges Motorcycle Ministry. Rita was a willing witness to all she met of her love of God.

She is survived by her father, Walter H. Kemp of Traskwood; five sisters, Melissa Olivarez of Irving, Texas, and Michelle Shiflett of Grand Prairie, Texas; Sonya Heinley of Malvern, Amber DuBoise of Traskwood, and Jennifer Carroll of Malvern; and by 8 nieces and nephews.

Rita was also preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Tucker, her step-mother, Jessie Kemp, her step-father, Mickey Tucker, and a brother, Rudy Olivarez.

Visitation will be on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at one oclock in the chapel of J. A. Funk Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service beginning at two oclock. Chaplain Teddy Frye and Drew Selph will conduct the service.

Interment will follow in Lone Hill Cemetery at Oak Grove.

Pallbearers will be: Brad Heinley, Chad and Shawn Gilbert, Drew Selph, Kevin Rash and Kaleb Heinley.

Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com