Rita Sue McCorkle Bergeron
December 11, 1959 ~ July 12, 2025
Rita Sue McCorkle Bergeron, 65, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on July 12, 2025, due to respiratory failure.
Rita was born on December 11, 1959, to Dorothy Phyllis Blair and Howard Eugene McCorkle, both have passed. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life touched many.
Rita was a mother to five children: Wesley Allen McCorkle, Charity Ann Fogt, Brandi Nicole Minnick, John Curtis Sweringen, and Schaan Wright. Her greatest joy came from being a grandmother to Hayleigh Jane McCorkle, Hunter James McCorkle, Izabella Faith McCorkle, Ezperansa Diamante Tena, and Zachary Taylor Tena.
She is also remembered by her siblings: Michael Blair, Arlene Sheddan, William Lee McCorkle Sr., Mary Beth Webb, Clint McCorkle, Tina Pointer, Phyllis Bory, and Andrew McCorkle. She was preceded in death by her siblings Kimberly Brewer, Howard McCorkle Jr., and David McCorkle.
Rita had a strong spirit and a giving heart. She was known for her resilience, compassion, and fierce love for her family. Her presence brought light into the lives of those around her, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A remembrance gathering to honor Rita’s life will be held at a later date. The family invites those who knew and loved her to gather and share memories when details are finalized.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Rita’s memory with an act of kindness or by spending time with loved ones—something she valued above all else.
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Rita was not only my grandma, she was my closest friend. She was outgoing, caring, compassionate, and she always knew how to make you laugh. She loved the holidays, christmas was always her favorite. We'd plan how we were decorating months ahead, shed always change her mind. She was always so happy, and she shared her happiness with others. She was the light that never dimmed. I will always love you Nana, your wheezing laugh, your silly jokes, your crazy questions. You will forever be in my heart. <3
love ya nana
So sorry for your loss. I knew Rita from Golden Flake Snack Foods. Many great memories with Rita. She was alot of fun to be around. She was always talking about her family.
Rita was my sister through marriage. Her mom was my mom. We are always family, and Rita will always be missed. I love you all he same as I love her. Fly high, Rita! Till we meet again ❤️
Aunt rita was amazing in every way .very loved and will be very missed . She came to visit us in Califorina we laughed so hard some of us even peed 😂 from riding the carousel at the mall to the kiddy rides . To getting tongue twisted when asking a cop to take a picture with her . I will forever cherish every memory I have of her. days before her last hospital visit she said she was going to come back so I can take care of her and I would have in a heartbeat 😭 prayers for her kids and grandkids &siblings this is a hard loss for the family one I will never get over . Until we meet again aunt Rita rest easy I love you so much .
Rita was my sister and we had such good times. Laughing at silly stuff and talking everyday. Im lost because she's gone now and my heart is broken. From sharing stories to crying with each other are memories ill hold dear. She was loving, kind, and helpful to all she cared about. I'll always love sis and hold you close to my heart every day. Love you so much ❤️
love you 🫂
I’ll always remember our times at Golden Flake. You were such a great example to the younger employees and could always be counted on. Go rest high on that mountain.
I love and miss you so much sis. You are and always will be a big part of me. R.I.P. with the family. Always loved, never forgotten ❤️
Aunt Rita was very sweet and fun to talk too, I remember everyday at home my grandma would call her and tell her everything, and I would listen to them and laugh or hear them. One Christmas she came to visit us and I remember giving her my bed for her to have as much fun with my grandma as they could with what time they had together. I’ve been thinking about her a lot recently, hoping that she is somewhere happy with her family who were waiting for her. Aunt Rita, I love you and I miss you and I will always remember you for the lovely person you are.
Rita was a loving grandmother with an enchanted heart. Her laugh always brightened up every room. Her love for Christmas and her love for her family has always been strong. She helped hayleigh and I with stuff all the time and was fun to hang out with her. I’m glad she had a good time in Tennessee and meeting Rory. Hope she’s having a good time in her Christmas wonderland. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and love.
She was a great person. I'm glad to have had her in my life.