A funeral service for Rita Fuller Benison, 80, of Cushing will be held Tuesday March 10th, 2026 at 2pm at McKnight Congregational Church in Cushing. A visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral also at the church. Interment will be at the McKnight Cemetery.

Rita was born July 30th, 1945 in Cushing, Texas to Ellis and Lorena McKnight Fuller. She passed away March 7th, 2026 in Allen, Texas. She was born and raised in Cushing and moved to Houston as a teenager. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and cooking and loved her kids. She was a very "hands-on" mom.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, sister Merlene, brother Eual, and sister Evelene, and son-in-law Jeff Pinkerton

She is survived by her son Brooks and wife Jessica Benison, daughter Dwanna Benison Williamson and husband Jerry, daughter Andrea Benison; grandchildren Jared Williamson, Taylor Williamson, Carlton McCoy, Dawson Benison, Ethan Benison; and great grandchild Peyton Pegues Williamson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.