Rita L. Martin
May 5, 2017
GENEVA- Rita L. Martin, 52, of Castle St., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2017 in her home. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., in Geneva, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the funeral home. Calvin Doty will officiate. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in her memory, may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Rita was born in Halstad, FL, but was a resident of Alabama for many years before moving to Geneva several years ago. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Shirley Farley. She was formerly employed at the Besmer Alabama golf course. She is survived by her husband, Bill Halstad of Geneva; sons, William R. Halstad of Elmira and Joey Edwards of Newark; her daughter, Yvonne Halstad of Elmira; her brother, Ray Farley of Alabama; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Jason Martin.
GENEVA- Rita L. Martin, 52, of Castle St., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2017 in her home. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., in Geneva, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services... View Obituary & Service Information