Rita Mary Paul , age 99 of Loretto, TN passed away Sunday September 13, 2026 at Home. She was a native of Lawrence Co,TN. Retired from American Linen Co, and a member of Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday September 17, 2026 at 11:00 am. Rev. Daniel Steiner will be officiating. Burial will follow in Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday September 16, 2026 at Loretto Memorial Chapel with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm. Family will receive friends Thursday from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Church.
Survivors are:
Brother- Karl Henkel Loretto, TN
Sister- Mary Elizabeth Henkel Loretto, TN
Preceded In Death By:
Husband- Robert Paul
Parents- John & Katie Rohling Henkel
Parents that raised her- Anthony & Elizabeth Rohling Henkel
Siblings- James Henkel, Teresa Rose Henkel, Mary Catherine Henkel,
Mildred Henkel Hollman, & Margaret Henkel
Pallbearers- Joe Reeves, Barry Gillespie, Mike Evers, Andy Etienne,
Jimmy Williams, Larry Gray
