Nov. 19, 1954 – Oct. 8, 2018

NATCHEZ — Services for Ritha Elaine Daniels Mercer, 64, of Natchez, who died Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, were Saturday, Oct. 13, at Community Chapel of God with the Rev. Bo Swilley officiating.

Burial followed at Midway Cemetery in Meadville under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home.

Ms. Mercer was born Nov. 19, 1954, in Pineville, La., the daughter of Roscoe Daniels and Rosie Irenee Halford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Riley Halford; and two siblings, John Daniels and Thelma Blythe.

Survivors include one son, Harley Mercer; two daughters, Michelle Righenzi and Lee Forren; six grandchildren, Christopher Righenzi, Haley Seitz, Sara Forren, Kris Forren, Katelyn Mercer and John Mercer; six siblings, Alton Daniels, Margaret Craven, Charlotte Knight, Carolyn Halford, Jessie Daniels and Loriene Renfrow; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.