Rita Faye Arick Miley, 59, passed away on June 13, 2017 at her residence in Starkville, MS. She was a sales representative with Detco Industries and a Baptist. She loved antique jewelry and furniture and also she had a love for Elvis and Bobby Darrin music.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Tom Arick and Allie Ruth Stewart Arick; and her husband, William "Buzz" Miley.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Russell of Corinth, MS; sister, Mary Self of Starkville, MS; and six grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 16, 2017 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Welch Funeral Home, with the service immediately following in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Jr. Davis will conduct the service. Burial will be in Spring Valley Cemetery in Mathiston, MS.