Rita M. Taylor age 68, of Barryton passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Clare, on June 1, 1951 to Arlo and Millie (Paquet) Bentley. She was raised in Sears and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1969. On January 16, 1971, Rita married Doc Taylor in Barryton where she provided daycare for many family members and friends. Rita loved being surrounded by her grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors, playing cards and often had a contradicting opinion to whatever was presented. If she wasnt sitting outside on the back porch she could be found on her golf cart. The one thing she treasured most in her life was her family; she loved her children and her grandchildren and any other little tike that came through the doors. Rita is survived by her children; Christina (Doug) Sharp of Mecosta, Kevin (Jackie) Taylor of Ithaca, Todd (Sarah) Taylor of Barryton; seven grandchildren: Brianna and Brett Sharp, Ashley Taylor, Dylan (Leann) Barnes, Hannah, Wesley and Bentley Taylor; siblings, Anna (Gil) Sheets of Barryton, Richard (Linda) Bentley of Sears, Joan (Gary) Farrell of Sears, Joe (Laurie) Bentley of Chippewa Lake, Chuck (Kristi) Bentley of Sears, Linda Walter of Evart, Larry Walter of Cadillac; sister-in-law, Dianne Taylor of Barryton; brother-in-law, Al (Diane) Flower of FL, William Flower of Nashville, MI; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Rita is now reunited with her husband of 36 years, Edward "Doc"; her parents, Arlo (Mary) Bentley and Millie (John) Covert; sister, Lisa Houghton and brother-in-law, Wayne Taylor. Memorial contributions in Ritas name can be made to Bentley Thatcher. The family will greet friends on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 9th at the funeral home with Randy Piatt officiating. Share a memory or sign the guestbook by clicking the guestbook tab on Ritas page at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Celebration of Life Saturday, November 9, 2019 1:00 PM Daggett Funeral Home 19238 30th Ave Barryton,MI 49305 Visitation Friday, November 8, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Daggett Funeral Home 19238 30th Ave Barryton,MI 49305