Rita A. English, 64, of Paris, IL passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her home. She was born Jan. 3, 1954 at Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Edwin and Patty Wentworth Ray Jr. She was married to Floyd H. English Jr. who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2013. Surviving are two daughters, Shellia Floyd of Marshall, IL and Patty Brown of Alabama; a son, Floyd English III of Oregon; a sister, Bonne (Mike) Phipps of Marshall; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two nieces. Graveside services will be 12:30 PM Saturday at the New Providence Cemetery, rural Edgar County. Visitation will be 10:00 to 12 Noon at Pearce Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.