Rita Gay (Russell) York, age 76 of Jamestown, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown. Burial will follow in the Fentress Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Jennings Funeral Homes Chapel in Jamestown.

Gay is survived by her:

Husband, Gene York

Son, Gary York and wife Sheri

Daughter, Gelina Mata and husband Daniel

Grandchildren, Allison Johnson and husband Chris

Kyle York and wife Hannah

Great-Grandchildren, Tatum, Maddux, Kamryn & Walker Johnson and Collins York

Brothers, Johnny Russell and wife Sue

Guy Russell and wife Debbie

Sister, Gloria Allred

Sister-in-law, Mildred Phipps

A host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends

She is preceded in death by her:

Parents, Jeff and Grace (Ramsey) Russell

Siblings, Garry Russell, Junior Phipps, Mabel Cross, Grant Russell and Georgia Duncan

Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of services for Rita Gay (Russell) York of Jamestown.